IN PICTURES - IWM Duxford's Battle of Britain Airshow

On Saturday, September 16, and Sunday, September 17, eyes turned to the sky in Cambridgeshire, as the museum commemorate the brave servicemen and women who risked their lives to defend Britain in the summer of 1940.

The Spitfire and Hurricane flypast was among the highlights. (Image: Gary Brown)

More than 60 vintage and contemporary aircraft displayed, with a flypast of 12 Spitfires and four Hurricanes among the highlights.

There was an historic moment too, when the last airworthy B-17 Flying Fortress in Europe - known as 'Sally B' - flew alongside the RAF's Avro Lancaster, the first time the two iconic Second World War bombers have done so in more than 20 years, and the first time ever at Duxford.

The B-17 Flying Fortress and Avro Lancaster flying together for the first time in more than 20 years. (Image: Gary Brown)

And, of course, the ever-popular Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, better known as the Red Arrows, wowed with yet another daring performance.

On the ground, crowds were transported back to the sights and sounds of the summer of 1940, with a cast of wartime characters recreating the daily life of RAF Duxford as a Battle of Britain Fighter Station.

The Red Arrows displaying at Duxford. (Image: Gary Brown)

The Spitfires and Hurricanes will take to the skies again for the Flying Finale on October 14, which marks 50 years to the day since the first air display at Duxford in 1973.

To find out more, visit www.iwm.org.uk/airshows/events/duxford-flying-finale.

P51 Mustangs get ready to start their display. (Image: Gary Brown)

A Spitfire in the skies over Duxford. (Image: Gary Brown)

Spitfires on the ground. (Image: Gary Jones)

More than 60 vintage aircraft displayed at the airshow. (Image: Gary Brown)

IWM Duxford's Battle of Britain Airshow. (Image: Gary Brown)

IWM Duxford's Battle of Britain Airshow. (Image: Gary Brown)

There was plenty to see and do on the ground. (Image: Gary Brown)