Packed flying display will entertain visitors at sell-out RAF Cosford Air Show
Eyes will be on the skies for today’s RAF Cosford Air Show which promises a full day of aerial entertainment and static displays.
The Eurofighter Typhoon is likely to be a highlight for many visitors with its display which showcases the aircraft’s incredible manoeuvrability and power.
One of Britain’s most iconic aircraft, the mighty Avro Vulcan, will also be roaring over Shropshire for the final time in its last flying season. The appearance will be dedicated to Sir Jack Hayward.
Sporting a new tail design, the world famous Red Arrows will be putting on a display to dazzle visitors as well as displays from wartime flying machines, helicopters and a glider.
The RAF Falcons parachute display team will also be dropping in as part of the show.
The full display line up includes: The Red Arrows, RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team, Typhoon FGR4 (SOLO), Typhoon FGR4 (SYNCHRO), BBMF Dakota, BBMF Hurricane (x2), BBMF Spitfire (x3), Tutor T1, Chinook HC4, Sea King HAR3, Voyager KC3, C-130J Hercules, RN Lynx HMA8, AAC Apache AH1 (x2), Swiss F/A-18C Hornet, Belgian F-16AM Fighting Falcon, German P-3C Orion, Polish MiG-29 Fulcrum, Ramex Delta Tactical Display, "Sharkmouth" P-51D Mustang, P-40 Kittyhawk, Hurricane I, PBY Catalina, Avro Anson T21, HA.1112 Buchon, SA Bulldog, Schleicher ASK-21 Glider, The Blades, Breitling Wingwalkers, Avro Vulcan XH558, Meteor NF11, Pitts Special "Muscle Biplane", Boeing B727.
Visitors will also have the rare opportunity to get up close and personal with the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s newest Eurocopter EC135 helicopter, which will be on static display. The iconic red helicopter, which is one of three used by the charity, is taking part for the first time as part of the show’s Search and Rescue theme.
The show will also commemorate the 70th Anniversary of VE-Day. At the centre of commemorations will be the “Victory Village”, where visitors can travel back in time to 1945. Attractions planned for the display include live music of the period, a vintage tea room and veterans on hand to tell their stories. Classic vehicles, WWII re-enactment groups and vintage aircraft will also be in the display area.
Air Show Spokesperson Marilyn Summers said: “Our VE70 theme will be an integral part of the show, both the victory village on the ground and a range of warbirds in the flying display.”
Air Show Chairman, Wing commander Kevin Rayner said: “The air show gives the public a rare opportunity to see what happens on an active military base, and engage with the Royal Air Force. As well as the inspiring displays in the air, we have a huge assortment of interactive ground displays for visitors to enjoy inside the hangers and across the showground.”
For the first time entry to this year’s show is via advanced ticket only, with tickets selling out well ahead of the show. Those without a ticket are advised not attend the show as they will be refused entry.
