American Air Museum in Britain

04/08/2026

Very soon, the American Air Museum in Britain is launching a brand-new website designed to bring history to life for history buffs, educators, and future change makers alike.

From vibrant aircraft profiles to a faster, more intuitive online search, our new digital home is going to make exploring transatlantic history and connecting with our community smoother than ever.

If you've been looking for a way to get involved and support the preservation of these incredible stories, this is your perfect gateway. The countdown is ON!

29/07/2026

Voting is NOW OPEN for the American Air Museum in Britain Calendar Contest! ✈️📸

We were blown away by the incredible photo submissions we received from our community. Each image tells a powerful story of history, sacrifice, and community surrounding the American Air Museum in Britain.

Now, the decision is in your hands!

Voting is open today through Friday, July 31st at Midnight EST.
Take a look through the finalist gallery, cast your vote in the comments for the photo you’d love to see on your wall all year long, and share this post with friends and family to help your favorite entries win!

23/07/2026

A historic milestone for our digital hangar is in the works: and we can't wait to pull back the curtain for you soon.

At the American Air Museum in Britain, our mission is to safeguard the incredible machines and heroic narratives of the brave crews who served in the skies over Europe. To honor that legacy for the next generation, we must ensure our digital home is as dynamic and inspiring as the physical hangar itself.

For the past several months, we’ve been working behind the scenes to rebuild our website from the ground up. Whether you're a lifelong supporter, a history enthusiast, or discovering our mission for the very first time, this new space is built for you.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing a sneak peek of what’s to come before the digital doors officially open.

Want to be the very first to step inside?

Join our growing global crew and sign up for our newsletter via the link in our bio to get the exclusive launch day notification!

21/07/2026

Preserving a legend, together. 🤝

The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is more than just an aircraft: it is a monument to what happens when brilliant minds dare to push the absolute boundaries of speed, stealth, and science.

Pushing an airframe past Mach 3 required both visionary design and an engine built to rewrite the laws of physics. That iconic synergy—combining Kelly Johnson’s sleek titanium design with the roaring power of Pratt & Whitney’s J58 turbo-ramjet—created an engineering marvel that still captivates the world today.

At the American Air Museum in Britain, we are humbled and proud to house the only SR-71 on display outside the United States. But keeping this legendary piece of aviation history alive for future generations takes a dedicated, united effort.

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to incredible partners like Lockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney. Thanks to their generous support and shared commitment to preservation and STEM education, we are able to showcase the pinnacle of American aerospace ingenuity and spark curiosity in the next generation of dreamers and engineers.

✈️ Experience the legend brought to life: Join us this weekend at Duxford, July 25–26, for our exclusive Legends of the SR-71 Weekend!

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15/07/2026

We're seeing stars with the calendar contest submissions so far--but there's still time to enter your original artwork or photographs until THIS Sunday, July 19th. Use the link below to submit your entries!

https://forms.gle/PUjEbM7T91GJwTjAA

14/07/2026

Clear skies ahead! Something exciting is taking flight…

We’ve been working on a major upgrade behind the scenes! Very soon, we'll be launching a brand-new website designed entirely with our community of history buffs and aviation enthusiasts in mind.

From the sweeping wings of the B-52 to the legendary Mustang, our new digital hangar will make it easier than ever to explore the planes, the personal stories, and the incredible transatlantic bond that changed (and continues to chart) the course of world history.

Drop a 🚀 in the comments if you’re ready for launch day!

09/07/2026

...to enter the calendar contest! Accepting submissions from now until July 19th. Winners will be chosen during a public voting period on social media, and we can't wait to see your original, artistic imaginings of aviation.

Link to submit: https://forms.gle/Tt8kwp4QB3cNvyV77

06/07/2026

The skies of Duxford are full of history, and we want to see it through your creative lens!

Submissions are officially OPEN for the annual American Air Museum in Britain Calendar Contest! This is your chance to have your artwork featured in our official 2027 calendar, keeping the legacy of transatlantic aviation alive on the walls of history buffs at home and abroad.

Whatever you’ve created that represents AAMB: we want to see it.

Submissions close Sunday, July 19. Head to the link (Link to submit here: https://forms.gle/1svQ3HEJSf6bytNN8) in our bio or in stories to view the submission guidelines and upload your best shots today! 🦅

We commemorate the pivotal role of air power in preserving freedom, by connecting generations to stories of heroism and aircraft that have shaped history.

03/07/2026

This weekend, fireworks will light up the skies across the USA, and we'll look up with a deep sense of gratitude for the courage and resilience that define the human spirit and that were central to our humble beginnings as a colony so long ago.

At the American Air Museum in Britain, we look at the sky a little differently. We see it as a canvas of history where ordinary people—pilots, mechanics, engineers, and everyday citizens—united across an ocean to protect global freedom.

The impact of that shared sacrifice has created the hope of a lasting peace that allows us to look toward the future with the same awe and inspiration that fireworks instill in us. From tumultuous beginnings to a vital partnership today, we honor this anniversary and the many strides we've made since July 4, 1776.

Whether you're celebrating in the US, the UK, or across the globe, we wish you a safe and inspiring Independence Day.

29/06/2026

1st Lt. Levitt C. Beck, Jr. was born in 1920 in Houston, Texas but grew up in California. He worked as an architect before enlisting in the USAAF on March 23, 1942. After training, he was assigned to the 514th Fighter Squadron, 406th Bomb Group at Ashford.

His P-47 Thunderbolt was shot down over France on June 29, 1944, while he was on an armed reconnaissance mission. Levitt successfully bailed out of his plane and initially evaded capture with the help of the French Resistance. However, he was captured about six weeks later and sent to the Buchenwald concentration camp. He died there sometime between October and November 1944. He was just 24 years old. Levitt's remains were never recovered.

From the IWM American Archive
Contributor: Anthony Destro II
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https://americanarchive.iwm.org.uk/archive/person/levitt-clinton-beck