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Thinking of taking my grandson to Duxford during the school holidays, is there anyway to see in advance what may be flying??

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By: olly_s - 23rd June 2018 at 21:44

Flying Legends is on the weekend before the UK summer holiday.

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By: Pen Pusher - 23rd June 2018 at 18:19

And is Flying Legends held during the school holidays?

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By: SADSACK - 23rd June 2018 at 18:14

Flying Legends in three weeks. He wont be disappointed 😉 Last time I went, they had 13 Spitfires take off, and 49 a/c in the finale.

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By: DCW - 23rd June 2018 at 17:41

If you check these websites, you may get some indication of weekend activity

Classic Wings Spitfire rides / wing-to-wing (you have to start the booking process to see which days feature any activity:

https://www.classic-wings.co.uk/

Sally B and the Catalina list the shows they will be attending at:

http://www.sallyb.org.uk/flying-programme.htm

https://www.catalina.org.uk/events/

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By: Pen Pusher - 23rd June 2018 at 17:34

Test flying during the week is a bit hit & miss. Weekends are usually better for flying like today when a 1967 Cessna O-2A Super Skymaster in USAF markings dropped in for a couple of hours.:D

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By: J Boyle - 23rd June 2018 at 17:26

I was there in April on a weekday and there was test flying going on.
The two seat Buchon was in the pattern with a Spitfire.
I would think what you seen in any given day is reflected by what’s come out of the shops after service.

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By: olly_s - 22nd June 2018 at 20:45

Hi batsi,

Usually flying isnt announced on a regular day-to-day basis, but if you want flying something will most likely be flying on weekends/bank holidays , especially in school holidays. Last time I went the chap at the desk ran through the list of flying for the day so I guess the only way to know is if you go

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