Battle of Britain to the SR-71: Exploring Duxford

Our Duxford journey begins here. Join the Old Fly Guy for the first full-length episode from Imperial War Museum Duxford in England, as we walk one of the world's most historic aviation sites and discover more than 100 years of military aviation history. From the original Duxford control tower, operations buildings and Battle of Britain history to incredible warbirds, restoration projects and the remarkable American Air Museum, this first episode gives you a ground-level look at a place where aviation history didn't just get preserved—it actually happened. Along the way, we discover the PBY "Miss Pickup," explore the Battle of Britain exhibits, step inside Duxford's historic operations area, visit aircraft and military equipment undergoing restoration, and get a close look at a rare Heinkel He 162 Volksjäger, one of Germany's last attempts to change the course of the air war with jet technology. Then we enter the American Air Museum, surrounded by legendary aircraft including the B-17 Flying Fortress, P-51 Mustang, B-25 Mitchell, B-52 Stratofortress and SR-71 Blackbird. But the aircraft only tell part of the story. The museum also provides a sobering reminder of the tremendous human cost of war and the American airmen and women who served from Britain. And this is only the beginning. This is the first of several Old Fly Guy episodes from Duxford. We'll explore the American Air Museum in greater detail, uncover more of Duxford's remarkable history and take you inside the airshow. And then there are the stories we're intentionally saving for later: our special conversations with the men and families of the SR-71 Blackbird community. Duxford. Battle of Britain. WWII aviation. Warbirds. American Air Museum. Aircraft restoration. Military aviation history. Imperial War Museum. SR-71 Blackbird. Aviation museums. Historic aircraft. Old Fly Guy.