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Historic Duxford is Imperial War Museum Duxford’s new project which will tell the fascinating story of RAF Duxford and the vital role played by the inspiring men and women who served at this historic airfield.

Historic Duxford enables visitors to learn more about Duxford’s fascinating history and to learn more about the people who contributed to Duxford’s role as a renowned fighter station.

Involving a series of connecting projects, Historic Duxford will begin the historical narrative of this famous fighter station with a new landmark exhibition in the old Watch Office, the building used in the 1930s by the duty pilot during flying activity.

Period reconstructions, original objects and interactive displays will bring to life Duxford’s fascinating history as it unfolds through time.

Brand new trails, involving up-to-the-minute technology, will assist visitors to explore the historic site and discover its listed buildings.

An essential part of the new visitor trail will be a renewed interpretation of Duxford’s hidden gem, the Operations Room, from where Duxford fighters were directed into combat during the Battle of Britain in 1940.

IWM Duxford has set a target to raise £400,000 by September 2010 to fund the first phase of the project – the landmark exhibition in the Watch Office.

Can you help us to bring the story of Duxford to life? To make a contribution, please contact Pippa Vaughan, Fundraising Manager, Imperial War Museum Duxford at pvaughan@iwm.org.uk

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