In pictures: Duxford Flying Finale marks end of season

The Flying Finale took place on Saturday, October 5, and featured a range of historic planes and displays.

These included a display from The Red Arrows - flying alongside a Spitfire Mk IX MH434 - and the flight of a P-51D Mustang 'Marinell' in formation with an RAF Typhoon.

A Red Arrows BAE Hawk (Image: Gary Brown) There were also historical re-enactments from a Living History group, complete with vintage costumes.

The event celebrates Duxford's leading role in some of the most dramatic days in 20th century history, as the former RAF site served as a base for many Spitfire and Hurricane pilots during the Second World War.

IWM Duxford's flying season is held from May to October. Tickets for next year's events are now on sale from https://www.iwm.org.uk/airshows.

A Spitfire landing at the Duxford Flying Finale (Image: Gary Brown) These include the Duxford Summer Air Show in June 2025, the Battle of Britain Air Show in September and Duxford Flying Evening in August.

The Summer Air Show is a family-friendly event featuring "fast flying, all action aerobatics", while the Battle of Britain Air Show takes visitors back to the summer of 1940 with Spitfires, Hurricanes and other aircraft from the Second World War and beyond.

At the event, visitors can also enjoy music and dance from the era, a Living History group in vintage dress and family activities.

The P47 Thunderbolt (Image: Gary Brown) Meanwhile the Duxford Flying Evening is a vintage aircraft display at the Second World War airfield, with planes flying as the sun goes down and after-hours entry to the museum's hangars and exhibits.

Next year's Duxford Flying Finale will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, and promises a live flying display, "incredible" photography moments plus entry to the museum, exhibitions and hangars.

A Spitfire and Typhoon (Image: Gary Brown) The Red Arrows in formation (Image: Gary Brown) 'Fury and Bearcat' at the Flying Finale (Image: Gary Brown)