Thousands set to enjoy Cosford Air Show
Thousands of people are set to flock to the Shropshire border today to enjoy a day of fun and entertainment the 2011 Cosford Air Show.
This year’s event, which will see dozens of aircraft and spectacular aerobatic teams entertaining more than 50,000 spectators.
The annual event at RAF Cosford on the Shropshire-Staffordshire border includes a flying display featuring dozens of acts from a variety of aircraft and plenty of entertainment on the ground along with a number of static displays.
The aircraft set to take to the air range from historic planes to modern aerobatic entertainment and this year’s event will mark a number of anniversaries including the 50th birthday of The Falcons and 70 years since the invention of the jet engine.
The annual show features the only RAF flying display in the Midlands and one of only a handful nationwide.
The programme ranges from pre-war machines to the latest combat aircraft like the Tornado GR4 – and the fighter’s display will give spectators a glimpse of moves and manoeuvres used in ongoing operations in Afghanistan and Libya.
Norman Branagh, Air Show Co-ordinator, said: “We are really looking forward to this year’s show.
“It has something for everyone, all of the displays that people enjoy year on year as well as welcoming some new aircraft to the show, both in the air and on the ground.”
Visitors will be able to enjoy a fun fair, craft fair, market and aircraft exhibitions as well as being able to take a look at the on-site RAF Cosford Museum.
Tickets will be £25.00 on the gate, only cash can be accepted. Tickets are free for children under 16 when they are accompanied by an adult.
Full information on the show can be seen on the air show web site – www.cosfordairshow.co.uk – or is available on the show information line at 0844 561 1897.
