Can you visit RAF Cosford?
There is a huge array of aircraft and displays at Cosford. We are open daily from 10.00am and we recommend you allow four hours for a full site visit which will take in the Wartime Hangars and National Cold War Exhibition.
What county is RAF Cosford?
Shropshire
Cosford, Shropshire
| Cosford | |
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| Unitary authority | Shropshire |
| Ceremonial county | Shropshire |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
What does RAF Cosford do?
RAF Cosford in Shropshire is a major part of the Defence College of Technical Training (DCTT). It is at the centre of the RAF’s mission to deliver flexible, affordable, modern and effective technical training that meets the needs of the UK’s Armed Forces now and into the future.
When did RAF Cosford open?
1 May 1979
Royal Air Force Museum Cosford
| Wikimedia | © OpenStreetMap | |
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| Established | 1 May 1979 |
| Location | RAF Cosford, Shropshire |
| Type | Aviation museum |
| Visitors | 401,477 (2019) |
Do you have to book to go to RAF Cosford?
Our Cosford site is now open every day of the week, including Bank Holiday weekends. Get ready for take-off and pre-book your free timed entry now. We look forward to welcoming back. While we are open some of our areas will be closed to assist the promotion of safe social distancing.
What is there to do in Cosford?
The best places to go & things to do around Cosford
- PLAY @ Lower Drayton Farm.
- Air Space Wolverhampton.
- Baggeridge Country Park.
- Bantock House Museum & Park.
- Barrier Reef Leisure Pool.
- Bilston Craft Gallery.
- Black Country Living Museum.
- Blists Hill Victorian Town.
What is the postcode for RAF Cosford?
WV7 3EX
RAF Cosford, Albrighton, Wolverhampton, WV7 3EX.
What is in Hangar 1 at Cosford?
This hangar is home to the RAF Museum Cosford’s collection of transport and training aircraft, Aero Engines, Art Gallery, History of Cosford, and German Second World War missiles. Aircraft on display in include: de Havilland Comet 1XB. Hawker Siddeley Andover E3A.
Is Cosford Air Museum free?
Admission to all areas of the Museum is FREE of charge and donations are welcome. Car Parking charges apply – click here for details. For a full site visit we recommend you allow a minimum of 3-4 hours.
Does RAF Cosford have a cafe?
Airfield Kitchen is open every day from 10:00am – 4.00pm located in the visitor centre. Open for breakfast from 10:00am with a full barista quality coffee offer and hot breakfast menu along with a selection of breakfast pasties from the bakery counter.
How much does it cost to go to the RAF Museum?
Admission to all areas of the Museum is free of charge and donations are welcome. Please note, vehicles may not park on our site before 10.00am, unless part of a pre-booked group.
Which is the nearest hospital to RAF Cosford?
The nearest hospitals to RAF Cosford are Princess Royal, Telford, TF1 6TF or New Cross, Wolverhampton, WV10 OQP. Before calling, registered medical centre patients can request administrative and clinical services at RAF Cosford’s Medical Centre via https://patients.econsult.health/ RAF Cosford does not offer work experience.
Who is the community liaison officer at RAF Cosford?
Community Careers Liaison Officer, Andy Thayne. RAF Cosford, Albrighton, Wolverhampton, WV7 3EX. Council: Donington with Boscobel Parish Council. Some off-site married quarters are in Albrighton Parish Council and others are within the boundaries of Telford Wrekin Council. You must report to the Main Guardroom at the Main Gate.
What do you need to go to RAF Cosford?
You must report to the Main Guardroom at the Main Gate. You must bring photographic ID with you, e.g. driving licence or passport. The member of staff who invited you to RAF Cosford should meet you at the Main Guardroom. The RAF Cosford Museum is situated next to RAF Cosford.
Who was the 51st telegraphist at Cosford?
I know that 1950574 was 51st Telegraphist at Cosford. 1950004 was 50th, also Telegraphist at Cosford. Post WWII BE numbers started at 1920000 in May 1947 and finished with 1950602 in 1964. Aaron.