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Out and aboutYou are in: Cambridgeshire > Entertainment > Outdoor and Attractions > Out and about > Duxford Flying Legends 2009 ![]() The Horsemen Duxford Flying Legends 2009The skies above Duxford will once again be filled with 'flying legends' as the Imperial War Museum hosts their summer air show on 11th and 12th July. Duxford's annual summer air show, Flying Legends, takes place on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July 2009. ![]() Spitfire: image copyright IWM Duxford Organised by The Fighter Collection in partnership with Imperial War Museum Duxford it features a huge selection of classic American and European aircraft such as the Hurricane, Mustang and Spitfire. There'll be a stunning line up of the classic propeller-driven combat aircraft from both the First and Second World Wars, many of which are now either rare or unique. Set against Duxford's historic backdrop, the entertainment is provided on the ground by specialist traders, Second World War crew reenactors, a flight simulator and much more. ![]() A plane landing at IWM Duxford Flying highlightsFlying highlights for 2009 include the only UK appearance by The Horsemen, the world's only P-51 Mustang aerobatic team, comprising three highly skilled warbird pilots who have a passion for showcasing the aircraft that made America great. Get a glimpse of the Lockheed Electra Hazy Lily, the aeronautical star of upcoming film Amelia, plus a display by the Bleriot XI, celebrating the centenary of the aircraft's historic cross-channel flight. ![]() Lockheed Electra Hazy Lily On Air Show days, the Museum is open from 8am to 6pm and the flying display starts at 2pm. Parking on site is free but a traffic management system will be in operation. A free courtesy bus will run at regular intervals from Cambridge Railway Station, the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cambridge and from Trumpington Park and Ride at Junction 11 of the M11. Find out more about the show, ticket prices and booking information: The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites last updated: 30/06/2009 at 16:15 You are in: Cambridgeshire > Entertainment > Outdoor and Attractions > Out and about > Duxford Flying Legends 2009 External Links
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