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Mission

The American Air Museum in Britain commemorates the pivotal role of air power in preserving freedom, by connecting generations to stories of heroism and aircraft that have shaped history.

Vision

The American Air Museum in Britain endeavors to be an enduring monument and education hub that honors ingenuity, courage, and sacrifice from the First World War to today.

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By supporting our mission you help preserve the stories of American airmen and women who served from Britain during the Second World War. Your contributions enable us to digitize archives, safeguard historical records, and share these powerful stories with future generations.

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Featured Aircraft

B-17 Flying Fortress

The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress became one of the most recognisable aircraft of the air war over Europe. Operating primarily with the Eighth Air Force from bases across eastern England, the B-17 carried out long-range strategic bombing missions over occupied Europe and Germany. Known for its durability and defensive firepower, many aircraft returned to Britain despite severe damage, becoming enduring symbols of resilience and determination.

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B-52 Bomber

Since entering service with the U.S. Air Force in 1955, the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has become one of the longest-serving military aircraft in aviation history. Designed during the early years of the Cold War as a long-range strategic bomber, the B-52 was built to carry both conventional and nuclear weapons across intercontinental distances.Powered by eight jet engines and capable of carrying up to 70,000 pounds of ordnance, the aircraft has proven remarkably adaptable through decades of technological advancement.

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Honoring Through Stories & Events

How Hollywood came to Britain during the Second World War 

To British people familiar with Hollywood movies, the American servicemen who arrived in Britain during the Second World War often seemed like film stars. Of course, some of them actually were.
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The U-2 and the Cuban Missile Crisis

U-2 overflights across the Soviet Union were incredibly dangerous missions. Every flight was at risk of being perceived as an unauthorised invasion of another country’s airspace.
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The A-10 Thunderbolt II: unbeatable for close air support

The A-10 Thunderbolt II is best known for two things: the GAU-8 30 mm rotary cannon in its nose, and its ability to destroy tanks. Unpopular when first introduced, the A-10 Warthog is considered by many as very well designed to fulfil its mission: close air support to ground forces.
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What made the P-51 Mustang special?

The P-51 Mustang could fly and fight with British and American bombers all the way to Berlin and back again. By 1944, the aircraft helped the Allies gain aerial superiority over Western Europe.
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Wings of Valor
Bring history to life every month.
  • Help preserve historic aircraft, protect priceless collections, and create meaningful experiences that connect visitors with the Americans who served from Britain.
  • Your monthly gift provides dependable support that allows the Museum to care for its collections, expand educational programs, and inspire future generations.
  • Receive exclusive updates that highlight the projects, collections, and programs your monthly support helps make possible.
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Your connection to Duxford.
  • Every membership strengthens the Museum's ability to preserve and share America's aviation heritage.
  • Connect with fellow supporters through in-person events across the United States and exclusive virtual presentations that bring the Museum to you.
  • Stay connected to the American Air Museum at Duxford wherever you call home.
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Eagle Squadron Heritage Society
Preserving history through leadership giving.
  • Honors donors whose cumulative annual giving of $1,000 or more
  • Celebrate your commitment through exclusive recognition, special events, and opportunities to engage more deeply with the Museum.
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Why Preservation Matters

As time passes, the voices of those who served grow quieter. Letters fade, photographs deteriorate, and first-hand memories risk being lost. Preserving these records ensures that the stories of American airmen and women stationed in Britain remain accessible and remembered. Through careful research and digitisation, we safeguard individual service histories, aircraft records and base archives — ensuring that future generations can learn from their courage, sacrifice and service.

Digitisation

Protecting fragile records through careful digital archiving.

Family Connections

Helping families trace and better understand the service of their relatives.

Education

exploring the history of American airpower and the Anglo-American alliance

Every Story Deserves to Be Remembered

Your donation helps us preserve the personal histories of American airmen and women who served from Britain during the Second World War. Through digitization, research, and public access, we ensure their courage and sacrifice remain accessible to families, scholars, and future generations.

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