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IWM Duxford | Behind the Ropes: Second World War US Fighter Pilot Training

Join your expert guide for a fascinating 'behind the ropes' journey through the training aircraft an American Pilot Cadet would have flown while training to become a fighter pilot.

From the Stearman 'Kaydet', to the Harvard used in basic and advanced pilot training, all the way through to the Mustang and Thunderbolt a pilot would have flown once they got their 'wings' and joined an active-service squadron.

This tour will detail the intensive training young American's went through to learn how to fly and fight in the sky.

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  • IWM Duxford Adult - American Pilot Training
    IWM Duxford Adult - American Pilot Training
    £20.00

    Adult aged 16+. This event does not include entry to IWM Duxford; you will also need to book an IWM Duxford General Admission ticket for the date of your visit.

    0 10 max

    Adult aged 16+. This event does not include entry to IWM Duxford; you will also need to book an IWM Duxford General Admission ticket for the date of your visit.

  • IWM Duxford Adult Life Member - American Pilot Training
    IWM Duxford Adult Life Member - American Pilot Training
    £20.00

    Ticket for existing adult Life Member aged 16+. Please bring your IWM membership card with you. This event does not include entry to IWM Duxford; you will also need to book an IWM Duxford General Admission ticket for the date of your visit.

    0 10 max

    Ticket for existing adult Life Member aged 16+. Please bring your IWM membership card with you. This event does not include entry to IWM Duxford; you will also need to book an IWM Duxford General Admission ticket for the date of your visit.

  • IWM Duxford Carer - American Pilot Training
    IWM Duxford Carer - American Pilot Training
    Free

    Visitors with a disability are welcome to bring a carer free of charge. If an individual requires more than one carer ticket, please contact Customer Services with your booking number to request. Please be aware that we may ask for proof of eligibility. This event does not include entry to IWM Duxford; you will also need to book an IWM Duxford General Admission ticket for the date of your visit.

    0 1 max

    Visitors with a disability are welcome to bring a carer free of charge. If an individual requires more than one carer ticket, please contact Customer Services with your booking number to request. Please be aware that we may ask for proof of eligibility. This event does not include entry to IWM Duxford; you will also need to book an IWM Duxford General Admission ticket for the date of your visit.

IWM Duxford | Behind the Ropes: Second World War US Fighter Pilot Training

Join your expert guide for a fascinating 'behind the ropes' journey through the training aircraft an American Pilot Cadet would have flown while training to become a fighter pilot.

From the Stearman 'Kaydet', to the Harvard used in basic and advanced pilot training, all the way through to the Mustang and Thunderbolt a pilot would have flown once they got their 'wings' and joined an active-service squadron.

This tour will detail the intensive training young American's went through to learn how to fly and fight in the sky.

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