Imperial War Museum of Duxford, United Kingdom

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Rank : 10.0 (average on 3 votes)

Coordinates : 52.096439, 0.132523 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : Historical aircraft in perfect flying conditions, military vehicles and uniforms of the two world wars. During the journey from Stansted to Duxford, with the English countryside in the background, I imagined the shadow formations hunting Spitfires caressing the green hills, running toward the German bombers now reached the English Channel. Upon arrival at the airport, an atmosphere of times greeted with the smell of aviation gasoline and with the sound of the Rolls Royce that throbbed in unison. It 'a journey reminiscent, a jump in history and would also recommend it to those who are not fond of planes as me.Il Duxford Airfield is one of many airports which were based on the flocks of the Royal Air Force who fought the bloody "Battle d' England "in the attempt, however, very well managed, to reject the wave of German fighters and bombers in the distant summer of 1940. Later it was an important base for all USAAF WWII. The nearby Cambridge is well worth a visit, with its aristocratic style and with fantastic Camupus University.

Recommended equipment : A wide-angle zoom and a telephoto zoom from 70-200 up (ideal a 100-400 or 150-600). Bring waterproof as the weather can change quickly.

Best months : I was there in May 2014 and the weather was slightly rainy Saturdays, Sundays excellent choreography with some clouds.

How to get there : From Italy with flights to Stansted and then you can 'reach the Duxford airfield car in about 50 minutes. For those who do not want to experience driving on the right, there are trains to Cambridge and then special shuttles to the airshow. More details can be found on the following website: http: //www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-duxford/directions

Visits : Tickets can be purchased in advance at: http: //www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-duxford

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