Battle of Britain Air Show          Hurricanes & Spitfires
  September 6 - 14
$3295.00

Single supplement applies

Join us in paying tribute to Churchill’s “Few” in commemorating this special anniversary of Britain’s “Finest Hour”. Over what will be an emotive 2 days, the classic fighters of the Battle of Britain – Spitfires and Hurricanes – will take to the sky in an extravaganza of fast-paced and nostalgic excitement.  Where else but Duxford, home of the Spitfire, will it be possible to see squadrons off Spitfires taking off in a Spitfire Scramble or rare Hurricanes in action?
 
Sept  5 Depart from your home city to London Heathrow Airport. 
Sept  6



Sept  7

Arrive London and transfer to Cambridge, stopping on the way to visit the Mosquito Museum. rest of day and evening free.

Morning v
isit to the famed Shuttleworth Collection of vintage up to WWII aircraft all in flying condition! This is a terrific array of vintage aircraft displayed in 6 hangars.   Often we see several Tiger Moths, a Spitfire, etc. flying in this pastoral setting. .Visit to Duxford  to visit the museums before the crowds tomorrow.


Sept 7
Big Air Show Day!  Transfer after breakfast to view the Battle of Britain air show.  One of the biggest and best WWII air displays in Europe! A great day to experience the excitement of WII Battle of Britain War Birds in action. Many of "The Few" the Aces of WWII are in attendance.  
Sept 8
Back to Duxford on your own or  OR a Free day in Cambridge. A day to explore the city and maybe take a punt (boat) ride along the "backs" of the Universities. Maybe have a pint in the Eagle Pub.



Sept 9
This morning, on our way to London, we visit  Uxbridge - Battle of Britain Underground Operations Center, memorabilia museum and see a film about WWII.  Off to RAF Hendon, where there's a nice restaurant, "Wings", to buy lunch and visit one of the best aviation museums.  Rest of evening free. 
 Sept 10-14
Free days in London for those not going to the Normandy Beaches.  Airport shuttle arrangements are made and included.


Sept 11
Depart this morning for Paris via the "Chunnel".  Drive directly to Caen. 



Sept 12
Full day at the memorable D-Day Landing Beaches of WWII and the American Cemetery.

Sept 13
Back to Paris via Honfleur
Sept 14
Leave Paris to connect with our flight home....
Au Revoir...




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