Royal Air Force Museum, Cosford - Shifnal, Shropshire.
N 52° 38.713 W 002° 18.919
30U E 546324 N 5833025
This large aviation museum is based at RAF Cosford.
Waymark Code: WMVKMA
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/30/2017
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The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford is located in Shropshire and is situated next to an active airfield, this is the only place in the Midlands where you can get close to so many breathtaking aircraft for free.
Over 70 aircraft of international importance are housed in three Wartime Hangars and within the National Cold War Exhibition. See the world’s oldest Spitfire and a Lincoln Bomber, just two of the highlights in the War in the Air Collection. In Test Flight, there is the TSR2 and Bristol Type 188 constructed from stainless steel. The engine and missile collections in Hangar 1 total over 60 and are arguably one of the finest collections in the world.
In 2007 the £12.5 million National Cold War Exhibition was opened at Cosford by Her Royal Highness Princess Anne. This land mark building truly has the ‘wow’ factor with its eye catching architecture and design. A number of the 19 aircraft are suspended in flying attitudes. Iconic cars, models, audio visual hotspots and life-size Russian (Matryoshka) dolls, tell the story of the Cold War in an innovative way. This is the only place in the UK where you can see Britain’s three V Bombers: the Vulcan, Victor and Valiant.
Things to see and do at the museum include; Hangars, Exhibitions and Displays, Virtual Tours, Flight Simulation, 4D Experience, Fun'n'Flight and Conservation Centre.
There are catering facilities and a shop. The museum also hosts special events and offers guided group tours and venue hire.
Opening Hours
10am - 5pm [last admission 4pm] Applies March - October
10am - 4pm [last admission 3pm] Applies November - February
Entrance to the museum is free but there is a charge for car parking.
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