RAF Cosford in Shropshire hosts a popular air display in the Midlands. The display usually consists of a mixture of historic and modern aircraft.
It is also home to the Aerospace museum which is an extension to the main museum at Hendon. The museum includes research & development airframes, missile collections, and captured enemy aircraft such as the Argentine FMA IA 58 Pucara.
One aircraft of the collection is the Avro Lincoln which is supposedly haunted.
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2009 AIRSHOWS
The 2009 RAF COSFORD AIR SHOW will be held on SUNDAY 14th JUNE 2009.
RAF Cosford Air Show is the Midlands premier air event. The world-famous Royal Air
Force Aerobatics Team - The Red Arrows – can be seen at the Show along with aircraft from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Current combat aircraft from the RAF, along with international participants, are also being lined up. There will be non-stop entertainment on the ground with hundreds of exhibits, colourful stalls and trade stands, military demonstrations and road shows – plus food, craft fair, bands, children’s entertainment and much more. All of this makes the air show an attractive day out for all ages and interests from aviation enthusiasts to families seeking a fun day out.
The RAF Museum’s full facilities, including the new National Cold War Exhibition, will be open which further enhances the breadth of entertainment and interest provided by the Air Show. RAF Museum Cosford.
Cosford is served by a regular train service to a station alongside the RAF base and combined rail and admission tickets can be purchased from Arriva Trains Wales. There is also ample free car parking available on the airfield on the day.
Provisional Participating aircraft at RAF Cosford:
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Flying Display:-
BBMF consists of Lancaster, Spitfire, Hurricane and Dakota.
Blue Eagle consists of Lynx and Apache helicopters.
RN Historic Flight consists of Swordfish and Sea Hawk.
Black Cats consists of two RN Lynx helicopters.
Vulcan (TBC).
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Ticket Details
| In advance | On the Gate |
Adult | £15 | £20 |
Child (5-15yrs) | £5 | £10 |
Family (2 adults + up to 3 children) | £36 | £45 |
Under 5s | Free | Free |
A Family Ticket provides entry for up to 2 Adults and 3 Children.
Entry is free for children under 5.
The child rate applies to children from 5 - 15 years old.
Please see official website to check ticket details and for booking.
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