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HISTORIC AIRCRAFT COLLECTION Operators of, Spitfire BM597, Hurricane P3700, Fury K5674, Nimrod K3661, De Havilland DH9

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The first public flight of The Josef Frantisek Hurricane, today at IWM Duxford.

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Our DH9 WW1 bomber, and Hux's starter, were on static display at yesterday's Showcase Day at IWM Duxford. Many thanks to the Dawn Patrol team for their support at this event.

More details on the DH9 here - https://t.co/wpTEEHw2gc

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Sponsor a Battle of Britain Hero

In this 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, a worthy project to remember the 544 fallen Allied airmen of that battle :
https://t.co/hEqWNOtwZA…

The Southwest needs its own memorial.

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In compliance with this decision, Historic Aircraft Collection's next scheduled "HAC At Home" event of 28 March 2020 is postponed and will be re-scheduled for a later date when IWM Duxford is able to re-open to the public.

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In line with advice from Public Health England and following yesterday’s Government update on the rapid spread of the coronavirus, IWM has taken the decision to close all of its sites in effect from the end of today (Tuesday 17 March) until further notice.

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More details about 'HAC At Home' events here: -

https://t.co/ikL5702EG1

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We are delighted to announce our ‘Poland Day’ event, taking place on the 4th April 2020 at the Imperial War Museum Duxford. As part of our Polish Heritage Flight project and in partnership with Lagunas Spitfire Legacy we look forward to a very special and memorable day.

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With the rapid progress on the Heinkel III restoration being made by the volunteer team at the Kent Battle of Britain Museum
It will be an exciting inclusion to this event.

More information about this unique event here:
https://t.co/BqPL2y5kyK…

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More information about 'HAC At Home' events here -

https://t.co/ikL5702EG1

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More details of HAC At Home events here:

https://t.co/ikL5702EG1

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Our Spitfire JH-C, BM597, receiving some TLC during this winters maintenance schedule at Aircraft Restoration Company, Duxford.

More information on BM597 here:

https://t.co/8rAIDInkX6

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To purchase a HAC gift voucher for a 'HAC At Home' event please contact us:

telephone - 01580 830 215
email - [email protected]

Details of this seasons 'HAC At Home' events here: https://t.co/ikL5702EG1


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Our next HAC 'At Home' event is on 7 December 2019, more details here:

https://t.co/ikL5702EG1

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The event concluded with refreshments and Polish themed cakes back in our workroom.

Our next HAC 'At Home' event is on 7 December 2019, more details here:

https://t.co/ikL5702EG1

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Then onto our hangar for close access to our Spitfire, Hurricane Fury, Nimrod II and DH9 which included sitting in the Spitfire, cockpit viewing of our other aircraft, unique photographic opportunities as well as talking to the HAC team about the aircraft.

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Artur's presentation continued to WW2 and the role that 300, 301, 304, 305, 307 Polish Sqns undertook as well as the aircraft they used in bomber or fighter-bomber capacity. The role that Polish Flight undertook special operations with 138 Squadron was also briefly mentioned.

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Artur gave a detailed presentation covering the origins of the fledgeling Polish Air Force, which initially, post WW1, were equipped with Dh9 bomber aircraft amongst other Allied aircraft.

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Another well attended HAC 'At Home' event was held today at IWM Duxford, guest speaker was Artur Bildziuk, Chairman of the Polish Airmens Association.

Our next HAC 'At Home' event is on 7 December 2019, more details here:

https://t.co/ikL5702EG1

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Next HAC 'At Home' event 16 November 2019.

More details here:

https://t.co/ikL5702EG1

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More details of HAC At Home events for this winter's season here:

https://t.co/ikL5702EG1