Duxford Flying Legends

Competition – Win tickets to Duxford Flying Legends 2017

On top of this month’s fantastic prize for members, we’re also giving away two adult tickets and a car pass for this year’s Flying Legends Air Show. The show will take place at IWM Duxford on 8 – 9 July.

Answer the following question and complete the entry form below by 26 May 2017 to be in with a chance of winning. This competition is open to everybody, so please do share it with your friends and family. The first correct answer drawn will win the prize.

 
The first RAF fighter squadron to receive the new Supermarine Spitfire in 1938 was based at RAF Duxford. Supermarine’s Test Pilot Jeffrey Quill delivered the third production-standard Spitfire, K9789, to this squadron on 4th August 1938.

What was the number of this first RAF squadron to be equipped with Spitfires? 

A.    19 Squadron
B.    66 Squadron
C.    74 Squadron
D.    92 Squadron

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Spitfire Mk1s at Duxford in May 1939
Spitfire Mk1s lined up for the Press at Duxford in May 1939

About Duxford Flying Legends 2017

At this year’s Flying Legends Air Show you can enjoy an unrivalled world-class nostalgic flying display lasting over three hours at historic IWM Duxford.

Explore the fascinating exhibits located at this wartime base, test your skills with tank driving, enjoy a Pimm’s at the Vintage Village and listen to some 1940s music.

Header image credit: Harry Measures 

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