Museums · East of England
Imperial War Museum Duxford 1940 Operations Room
In or near Duxford.
Imperial War Museum Duxford 1940 Operations Room — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Whittlesford Parkway · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Imperial War Museum Duxford 1940 Operations Room is a museum located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The American Air Museum at IWM Duxford commemorates the 30,000 members of the US Army Air Forces who died during World War II. It features the largest collection of American military aircraft on public display outside the USA, including iconic planes like the B-17 and SR-71.
Place summary
The Imperial War Museum Duxford 1940 Operations Room is located in London. This museum features the historic operations room used during the Battle of Britain, showcasing the strategic military efforts of 1940. It offers insights into the air defence operations that were crucial to Britain's wartime success.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.0944, 0.1273
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- South Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Thriplow and Heathfield
- Postcode
- CB22 4QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Whittlesford Parkway — 2.8 km
- Official site
- www.iwm.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/115136080 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Imperial War Museum Duxford 1940 Operations Room?
- Imperial War Museum Duxford 1940 Operations Room is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB22 4QJ), in the parish of Thriplow and Heathfield.
- What is Imperial War Museum Duxford 1940 Operations Room?
- Imperial War Museum Duxford 1940 Operations Room — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Imperial War Museum Duxford 1940 Operations Room?
- The nearest railway station is Whittlesford Parkway, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB22 4QJ.
- How do I get to Imperial War Museum Duxford 1940 Operations Room?
- The nearest railway station is Whittlesford Parkway, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB22 4QJ.