RAF Cosford Airshow

Welcome to RAF Cosford Air Show
17 June 2012

Cosford Air Show LogoRAF Cosford Air Show is one of the country’s top aviation events attracting thousands of people of all ages to a day full of excitement and entertainment.

As well as the flying display and static aircraft there is a children’s fun fair and Sunday market.

Even if it is wet there is plenty to do inside with our indoor craft fair and the RAF Museum Cosford, entry is included. All proceeds from the Air Show go to RAF and local charities.
Admission Charges
At the Gate

In Advance
Adult
£25.00

£20.00
Child (Under 16 when accompanied by an adult)
Free

Free
See the Tickets page for more information

Gates open at 8:30 AM

Flying Display 10:45 AM- 5:30 PM (Timings subject to change)

Information line 0844 561 1897
(Calls cost 5p per minute plus network extras)

For Trade, Sponsorship and Display queries please contact cosdisplay@btconnect.com or to make a booking for a Trade/Exhibition space please use the Trade/Exhibitors link located on the main menu.

Flying Displays and Static Aircraft

Flying details will be published to these pages only when we have full confirmation of attendance for the 2012 show. Please note all information is correct at the time of publishing but may be subject to change.

One of the themes of the 2012 Cosford Air Show will be 100 years of the Central Flying School and there will be a selection of aircraft both in the flying display and in the static aircraft display to celebrate this special event.

Military Aircraft

The following Military Aircraft are now confirmed as attending the RAF Cosford 2012 Air Show. Please note that while confirmation has been been given, Service commitments will take priority.

Red ArrowsRed Arrows. The 1950s and 1960s were the heyday of Royal Air Force jet aerobatic display teams. Discover more BBMFBBMF Lancaster, Hurricane and Spitfire. Today the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight is a household name and a national institution. Discover more

TucanoTucano. Once again the legendary Tucano T1 aircraft will be displayed at an air show near you in its fantastic new and original 2012 colour scheme for yet another year. Discover more TyphoonTyphoon. When you see the Typhoon performing on this year’s display circuit it will be the culmination of weeks of preparation and concerted effort by the team behind the display. Discover more

King AirKing Air. The Beechcraft King Air is a twin-engine turboprop which entered RAF service in 2004. The fleet comprises seven King Air B200s and three B200GTs, the latter type featuring a fully electronic �?glass cockpit’. Discover more RAF FalconsRAF Falcons parachute Team (C130 Drop). The Falcons are a unique Team, and we’re proud to be widely recognised as the UK’s premier military Parachute Display Team. Discover more

Tornado GR4Tornado Role Demo. The pilot in the front seat flies and fights the aircraft, while the rear seat weapons systems officer controls the radar and defensive countermeasures systems. Discover More RAF TutorTutor. Used for Elementary Flying Training by the 14 University Air Squadrons and 12 Air Experience Flights throughout the UK. Discover More

Sea KingSea King Role Demo. RAF Valley operates the Sea King in the Search and Rescue (SAR) role, and the big yellow helicopters have become a familiar sight on television news programmes as they carry out rescue operations all around the United Kingdom. Discover More Apache HelicopterApache Helicopter. Designed to hunt and destroy tanks, the Apache attack helicopter has significantly improved the Army’s operational capability. Discover More

Black Cats Lynx HelicopterBlack Cats Lnyx Helicopter. The Black Cats have been a popular feature on the air show circuit for the last decade. Originally known as “The Lynx Pair”, they won the Steadman Sword for the best British participant at the Royal International Air Tattoo in 2003.. Discover More BAF Augusta 109BAF Augusta 109.

Royal Navy Historic Flight Sea FuryRoyal Naval Historic Flight, Swordfish and Sea Fury, The Royal Navy Historic Flight was established at the Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton in 1972 in order to preserve Naval heritage, and to be a living memorial to all Fleet Air Arm personnel, especially those who gave their lives in maintaining the freedom of our nation. Find out more

Civilian Aircraft

The following Civilian Aircraft are now confirmed as attending the RAF Cosford 2012 Air Show.

AerostarsThe Aerostars. The Aerostars are Europe’s largest and most spectacular aerobatic formation display team. Find our more BladesThe Blades. The Blades’ pilots are all former Red Arrows and between them they have more than 20 years of display. Find out more

Classic Aircraft TrustMeteor T7 and Vampire, Classic Aircraft Trust. Founded specifically to ensure that some of Britain’s most iconic post-war types are kept in airworthy condition. Find out more Gnat PairGnat Pair. The Folland Gnat aircraft has a unique space in British aviation history. Find out more

RV8torsRV8tors, Flying their remarkably fast Vans RV-8’s with powerful smoke systems, the RV8tors perform an exciting and memorable display. Find out more Great War Display Team The Great War Display Team. The Great War, now more frequently called the First World War, raged from 1914 to 1918, and saw the development of air power from small beginnings to the vital tool of any battle that it was to become. Find out more

Twister DuoTwister Duo (SWIP Team). The highly skilled pilots that comprise the SWIP Team have over 5,000 flying hours between them. Years of dedication and commitment have given them an innate sense of what’s possible thousands of feet up in the air. Find out more Hurricane R4118Hurricane R4118. With 49 combat sorties, five enemy aircraft destroyed, and being itself shot down in the Battle of Britain, Hurricane R4118 is regarded as the most historic British aircraft to survive in flying condition from the Second World War. Find out more

P51 MustangP51 Mustang. One of the most original P-51 Mustangs in existence, having served as one of the famous 332nd Fighter Group, the “Red Tails”, also known as the Tuskegee Airmen, in Italy during 1945. Find out more Glider FXGlider FX. Our Team’s pilots have a wealth of experience from both air displays and aerobatic competitions and our displays have been seen in the UK, Europe and Middle East. Our pilots have taken top honours in national aerobatic competitions and have also competed at European and World levels. Find out more

Bucker JungmeisterThe Bucker Jungmeister burst onto the aerobatic scene in the mid 1930’s and quickly achieved legendary status, becoming unbeatable in competition due to its unrivalled handling characteristics and agility. Find out more Jet Provost 3Jet Provost 3 XM479. The Newcastle Jet Provost Group was formed in 1995 following the purchase of a Jet Provost Mk T.3A, XM479. We are based at Newcastle International Airport (EGNT). The Jet Provost, better known as the “JP” is flown by group members on training and recurrency flights, we also display the aircaft at as many airshows as possible in which group members also attend. Find out more

Jet Provost 5Jet Provost 5 – XW234. XW324 was built at Warton, as the 38th Jet Provost T.5 for the Royal Air Force. It was accepted by the RAF in early 1970 and went into service with No.3FTS at RAF Leeming. Coded ’38′ the aircraft was used for basic pilot training, and also was used by the School’s aerobatics team ‘Gemini Pair’ during 1973. Trig Aerobatic Team, Image Copyright Daisy Burge The Trig Aerobatic Team. The Trig Aerobatic Team are a formation aerobatic team based in the UK. They offer a dynamic close formation display to suit your requirements, be it an Airshow or Private venue. The display offers all the smoke and noise of a modern display act, coupled with the unbeatable character of the 1940s designed Pitts Special biplane. Find out more

Static Aircraft

The following Static Aircraft are now confirmed as attending the RAF Cosford 2012 Air Show.

Bulldog Image Copyright Malcolm ClarkeBulldog. The Bulldog Captain is former C130 pilot, Sqn Ldr Dave Rae now employed at Boscombe Down. The aircraft is G-BZDP/XX551 in the colours of Oxford University Air Sqn; its last military unit. Chipmunk Image Copyright Malcolm ClarkeChipmunk. Aircraft G-AOTY/WG472, Built 1951 RAF Training Command colour scheme.

Slingsby Firefly Image Copyright HJ CurtisSlingsby Firefly. The Slingsby Firefly is a conventional low-wing, two-seat training aircraft with a fixed tricycle undercarriage. Military service c/o Babcock between 2001-04. G-BNSP

Gnat from the RAF MuseumFolland Gnat. The single-seat Gnat F1 fighter was the forerunner of the two-seat Gnat T1 trainer which achieved fame with the ‘Red Arrows’ aerobatic team. Designed by Folland’s chief engineer, Mr W Petter. Discover More

Tiger MothTiger Moth. G-ANEW was built by Morris Motors at Cowley in 1943 and delivered to RAF Aston Down (aircraft storage park)on the 31st Jan 1944. Find our more T61F VentureEx Air Cadets T61F Venture T2 – ZA634.

MerlinMerlin Helicopter. An all weather, day and night, multi-role helicopter used in both tactical and strategic operational roles. Discover More

Jet Provost 238 Sqn
Grob Tutor UBAS
Jaguar (Painted Jaguar scheme) 238 Sqn
Jaguar T2 238 Sqn
Pink Gulf War GR1 238 Sqn
Grob Vigilant T.1 Cosford VGS
Slingsby Falke
Cadet TXIII WAG