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9AM - 10AM | STRIKE PRECISION
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Collections Up Close: Strike Precision - The Lancaster and Mosquito at War
Discover the stories of the Lancaster Bomber and Mosquito with our IWM expert guide. Learn about Operation Jericho and Operation Chastise, two low precision bombing raids that showcased the courage, skill, and innovation of these iconic aircraft.
9.15AM - 10AM | TIM SPICER
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Author Talks: Tim Spicer - The Story of Wilfred Dunderdale
Tim Spicer, acclaimed author, and historian, unravels the enigmatic life of Wilfred 'Biffy' Dunderdale - a man who danced on the razor's edge between espionage and valour. Delve into the shadowy world of intelligence, where Biffy's exploits remain shrouded in mystery.
Tim Spicer will be signing copies of his book A Suspicion of Spies: Risk, Secrets, and Shadows - the Biography of Wilfred 'Biffy' Dunderdale after the session.
9.30AM - 10.30AM | 78TH FIGHTER GROUP
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Behind the Ropes Tours: 78th Fighter Group: The Thunderbolts of Duxford
Discover the history and legacy of the 78th Fighter Group, one of the most successful fighter units of the US Eighth Air Force during the Second World War. Based at RAF Duxford from April 1943 to October 1945, the 78th Fighter Group flew over 200 combat missions, escorting bombers, attacking enemy airfields, and supporting ground troops.
9.30AM - 10.30AM | DERMOT TURING
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Author Talks: Dermot Turing - Enigma Traitors
Dermot Turing, acclaimed author, and nephew of Alan Turing, unravels the complex web of espionage, treachery, and resilience. Discover how the Enigma traitors shaped the course of history, unveiling the untold story of those who fought behind the scenes for cipher security.
Dermot Turing will be signing copies of his book Enigma Traitors: The Struggle to Lose the Cipher War after the session.
10AM - 11AM | P51 MUSTANG
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Behind the Ropes Tours: P51 Mustang - The Iconic Fighter Plane
Step beyond the barriers and into the heart of aviation history with this exclusive P-51 Mustang 'behind the ropes' tour. Led by our expert guides, this intimate experience offers a rare opportunity to explore the iconic P-51 Mustang up close and personally.
10.30AM - 11.30AM | STRIKE PRECISION
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Collections Up Close: Strike Precision - The Lancaster and Mosquito at War
Discover the stories of the Lancaster Bomber and Mosquito with our IWM expert guide. Learn about Operation Jericho and Operation Chastise, two low precision bombing raids that showcased the courage, skill, and innovation of these iconic aircraft.
11AM - 12 NOON | NIGEL WEST
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Author Talks: Nigel West - Churchill's Spy Files
Nigel West delves into the secret archives of Winston Churchill's spy network, uncovering the covert operations, daring agents, and intelligence triumphs that shaped the course of the Second World War. From MI6 to SOE, discover the agencies that Churchill relied upon to turn the tide of war.
Nigel West will be signing copies of his book Churchill's Spy Files: MI5's Top-Secret Wartime Reports after the session.
11:00 - 12:00 | SARAH PATERSON
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Compass, Map - and Luck: First World War aviator escape stories and their collection by the Imperial War Museum.
IWM was formed in March 1917 and sought to provide a record of every type of activity that took place in the First World War. Escaping from prisoner of war camps was a subject avidly collected by the Museum, and the Great War escapers would form role models for MI9, the branch of Military Intelligence tasked with Escape and Evasion in December 1939.
11.30AM - 12.30PM | MASTERS OF THE AIR
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Behind the Ropes Tours: Masters of the Air - The Mighty Eighth
Experience the thrilling and dramatic story of the US Eighth Air Force's 100th Bomb Group, the "Bloody Hundredth", as seen in the new Apple TV+ series Masters of the Air. Based on the book by Donald L. Miller, the series follows the lives and missions of the airmen who flew the B-17 Flying Fortress bombers over Nazi-occupied Europe during the Second World War.
12NOON - 1PM | SPITFIRE N3200
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Stories Behind the Objects: Spitfire N3200
Join one of our expert IWM guides in a unique opportunity to get up close to our very special Spitfire, N3200. Hear about N3200, now based at Duxford, the same airfield it took off from before it was shot down, crash landing on a beach and sinking into the sand.
12.30PM - 1.30PM | CLARE MULLEY
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Author Talks: An Interview with Clare Mulley - Agent Zo
Join historian, author, and broadcaster Clare Mulley as she unveils the remarkable story of Elzbieta Zawacka, also known as 'Elizabeth Watson,' but more often as 'Zo'. In her latest book, Agent Zo, Clare Mulley brings this forgotten heroine back to life, transforming the way we see women's agency in the Second World War.
Clare Mulley will be signing copies of her book Agent Zo: The Untold Story of Fearless WW2 Resistance Fighter Elzbieta Zawacka after the session.
1PM - 2PM | STRIKE PRECISION
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Collections Up Close: Strike Precision - The Lancaster and Mosquito at War
Discover the stories of the Lancaster Bomber and Mosquito with our IWM expert guide. Learn about Operation Jericho and Operation Chastise, two low precision bombing raids that showcased the courage, skill, and innovation of these iconic aircraft.
1.30PM - 2.30PM | P51 MUSTANG
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Behind the Ropes Tours: P51 Mustang - The Iconic Fighter Plane Tour
Step beyond the barriers and into the heart of aviation history with this exclusive P-51 Mustang 'behind the ropes' tour. Led by our expert guides, this intimate experience offers a rare opportunity to explore the iconic P-51 Mustang up close and personally.
1.30PM - 2.30PM | 78TH FIGHTER GROUP
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Behind the Ropes Tours: 78th Fighter Group: The Thunderbolts of Duxford
Discover the history and legacy of the 78th Fighter Group, one of the most successful fighter units of the US Eighth Air Force during the Second World War. Based at RAF Duxford from April 1943 to October 1945, the 78th Fighter Group flew over 200 combat missions, escorting bombers, attacking enemy airfields, and supporting ground troops.
2PM - 3PM | DONALD L. MILLER
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Author Talks: Donald L. Miller - Masters of the Air: Live from the US
In this live broadcast, delve into the stories of the brave bomber crews who took to the skies during the Second World War with Donald L. Miller, author of Masters of the Air: America's Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany , now a hit series on Apple TV+.
Signed copies of Donald's book will be available to purchase from the IWM History Festival pop up shop.
2.30PM - 3.30PM | STRIKE PRECISION
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Collections Up Close: Strike Precision - The Lancaster and Mosquito at War
Discover the stories of the Lancaster Bomber and Mosquito with our IWM expert guide. Learn about Operation Jericho and Operation Chastise, two low precision bombing raids that showcased the courage, skill, and innovation of these iconic aircraft.
3PM - 4PM | TOM PETCH
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Author Talks: Tom Petch - Speed, Aggression, Surprise
Tom Petch, ex-SAS Commander and author, unveils the real story behind the birth of the world's pre-eminent Special Forces - the SAS. His latest book, Speed, Aggression, Surprise, takes you on a fly-on-the-wall journey through the origins of a new means of warfare, forged from the wreckage of Dunkirk.
Tom Petch will be signing copies of his book Speed, Aggression, Surprise: The Untold Secret Origins of the SAS after the session.
3PM - 4PM | SPITFIRE N3200
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Stories Behind the Objects: Spitfire N3200
Join one of our expert IWM guides in a unique opportunity to get up close to our very special Spitfire, N3200. Hear about N3200, now based at Duxford, the same airfield it took off from before it was shot down, crash landing on a beach and sinking into the sand.
3PM - 4PM | MASTERS OF THE AIR
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Behind the Ropes Tours: Masters of the Air - The Mighty Eighth
Experience the thrilling and dramatic story of the US Eighth Air Force's 100th Bomb Group, the "Bloody Hundredth", as seen in the new Apple TV+ series Masters of the Air . Based on the book by Donald L. Miller, the series follows the lives and missions of the airmen who flew the B-17 Flying Fortress bombers over Nazi-occupied Europe during the Second World War.
3.30PM - 5PM | DAMIEN LEWIS
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Author Talks: Damien Lewis - The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
As Damien Lewis's book prepares to leap from the pages to the silver screen, we will discuss the challenges and excitement of bringing this gripping narrative to life. Learn about the casting, the historical accuracy, and the adrenaline-fueled action sequences that will captivate audiences this autumn.
Damien Lewis will be signing copies of his book The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare: How Churchill's Secret Warriors Set Europe Ablaze and Gave Birth to Modern Black Ops after the session.
4PM - 5PM | MAX HASTINGS' MY IWM
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My IWM: Explore AirSpace with Max Hastings
Join an extraordinary out-of-hours experience as renowned historian and aviation enthusiast Max Hastings takes you on a private journey through the heart of our AirSpace Hangar. This exclusive tour offers a rare opportunity to explore Max Hasting's favourite aircraft, each holding a unique story of innovation, heroism, and aviation history.
