Airborne Assault – Duxford
The new Museum of The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces will be located at Duxford in partnership with the Imperial War Museum.
The first phase will see the Airborne Forces Museum collections relocated from Aldershot and newly installed in a dedicated facility in the state-of-the-art AirSpace building at Duxford where they will be presented through multi-media displays.
The physical archive of the Museum will also be re-housed separately at the site.
PLANNED OPENING FOR BOTH ELEMENTS IS IN LATE AUTUMN 2008
The Airborne Forces Museum at Aldershot is now closed. With regret, due to the extensive work involved in cleaning, restoration and packing prior to our move to Duxford, we are unable to answer archive queries.
News & Events
Pathfinder Parachute Group Poppy Drop
Buy a poppy and have it dropped at Arnhem or Normandy to support the Royal British Legion and the Airborne Assault Duxford appeal. Read more
Arnhem Auction Donation
David Shepherd, the celebrated wildlife, railway and military artist has donated a signed, numbered print of his iconic painting 'Arnhem Bridge 5pm'. Read more
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The living history of the Parachute Regiment and Airborne ForcesThe Museum at Duxford
The Airborne Forces Museum exists to promote the heritage of The Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces; to educate and inspire those serving; to commemorate the actions of past and present members; and to inform and interest the public. Read more
About Airborne Forces
At the insistence of Winston Churchill, British Airborne Forces were formed after German paratroops proved so effective in 1940.
Early volunteers came from all regiments and corps. The 1st Parachute Brigade was formed in September 1941, with 1st Airborne Division in October and 6th Airborne Division in April 1943.
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