IWM Duxford is mainly an aviation museum housed on a historic RAF airfield, which was also used by the United States Army Air Forces during the Second World War. It houses the Imperial War Museum’s huge collection of historic aircraft and other large items, such as tanks. Permanent exhibitions include the American Air Museum, Battle
HMS Belfast has been one of London’s landmarks since 1971, a World War Two Royal Navy cruiser permanently moored by London Bridge. Launched just in time for World War II, Belfast saw service on the Arctic Convoys, taking supplies to the Soviet Union (Russia), during D-Day when she supported troops on Gold and Juno beaches
The Imperial War Museum appropriately housed in an old mental hospital, tells the story of conflicts involving Britain and the Commonwealth since 1914. With its imposing entrance showcasing two, massive, 15″ naval gun barrels, the museum includes many large exhibits, such as aircraft and tanks, as well as thought-provoking artwork. There are both permanent and temporary exhibitions as well as an extensive closed access archive of material, personal and official.
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