The RAF Cosford Air Show will return on Sunday 9th June 2024. A capacity crowd of 55,000 people attended the Air Show in 2023 and organisers are promising the same excitement in the air and on the ground for 2024. This year’s theme is ‘Take Flight.’ Kickstart your interest in a career in the RAF, and develop an understanding of what the Service does for the defence of the United Kingdom; Get close to the cutting edge of technology with RAF aircraft & unique attractions across the showground; And immerse yourself in a thrilling, action-packed flying display programme. RAF Cosford Air Show ..read more

Today, the organisers of the RAF Cosford Air Show announced their plans for 2019. One of the primary themes for the Air Show on Sunday 9th June 2019 will be recognising the role of women in aviation & military history, marking the 80th anniversary of the formation of the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force and 25th anniversary of the full integration of women into the Royal Air Force.  The ‘Women in Defence’ theme demonstrates the Royal Air Force’s dedication to equality and diversity as well as recognising female heroes of yesteryear, such as female Air Transport Auxiliary pil ..read more

Exciting news arrived today that the Swiss Hornet Display Team will be performing at the RAF Cosford Air Show on Sunday 9Th June 2019, showcasing their breath-taking fast jet display of the legendary McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet. The Swiss Hornet Display Team won the award for best flying display on their previous visit to our Air Show in 2015. They are regarded as one of the best fast jet displays in Europe and we’re sure their display will be a highlight of the day for all of our visitors. The Hornet was designed as a naval fighter with reinforced undercarriage, folding wings and tail-ho ..read more

Two aircraft from the German Navy will be heading to Shropshire later this year to join the exciting array of aircraft displays planned for the RAF Cosford Air Show on Sunday 9th June, including an extremely rare flying display by a Lockheed P-3C Orion. The Orion is an iconic maritime patrol aircraft of Cold War era, which is currently flown by 18 different countries around the globe, with the German Navy operating a fleet of eight airframes which perform patrols over the North Sea. On the ground at the Air Show, visitors will be able to get up close and personal with a Westland Sea Lynx ..read more

The Czech Air Force has become the 4th nation to confirm aircraft attendance at this year’s RAF Cosford Air Show. As part of the NATO 70th Anniversary theme, visitors will have the chance to see the SAAB JAS-39C Gripen perform an impressive solo display showcasing the power and agility of the fighter jet. All 14 Gripens operated by the Czech Air Force are based at Cáslav AFB, with their primary mission being Air Defence of the skies over the Czech Republic. The participation of the Czech Air Force is particularly notable for us due to RAF Cosford’s role as a Czechoslovak Depot during ..read more

The RAF Cosford Air Show is thrilled to announce that the RAF Red Arrows will be headlining the flying display on Sunday 9th June.  The Red Arrows team is one of the world’s premier aerobatic display teams, famous for the patriotic red, white and blue smoke. Officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (RAFAT), the team is made up of pilots, engineers and essential support staff with frontline, operational experience. Flying with nine distinctive Hawk T1 jets, they represent the speed, agility and precision of the RAF and act as ambassadors for the United Kingdom, promoting the ..read more

We’re delighted to announce that the Attack Helicopter Display Team will be returning on Sunday 9th June, with their explosive display showcasing the Apache gunship helicopter. The Apache is the Army Air Corps’ primary attack helicopter and its display, accompanied by ground-based pyrotechnics, is always one of the crowd favourites at the Air Show. Today, organisers also confirmed an assortment of other helicopters for static display: The Royal Air Force will send a Puma HC2 troop transportation helicopter, the Royal Navy will showcase their Merlin HM2 submarine hunter and the Midlands Ai ..read more

On Sunday 14th June 2020, the RAF Cosford Air Show will commemorate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day and host “Fighter Meet 2020”. Tickets for this spectacular annual event will go on sale on Friday 22nd November. The exciting theme of Fighter Meet 2020 will demonstrate the evolution of air defence aircraft over the last century. This will include commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain – bringing to life the legendary story with emotive flying displays and interactive ground exhibitions – as well as looking to the future, showcasing the very best of today’s Ai ..read more

We’re delighted to announce that the Ultimate Fighters will be joining the RAF Cosford Air Show on Sunday 14th June 2020. Comprising of four of the world’s most iconic World War II aircraft – the Thunderbolt, Spitfire, Buchon and Mustang – they are set to perform their unique display in the skies above Shropshire. These four icons of WW2 may all have done a similar job back in their day, but they have remarkably different personalities and all handle very differently from one another. This makes flying them together in one formation a real challenge ..read more

The RAF Cosford Air Show will return on Sunday 11 June 2023. As the last remaining Royal Air Force-organised air show, over 51,000 people attended the 2022 event and organisers are promising even more excitement in the air and on the ground for 2023. Celebrating the essence of Cosford, the main theme for the air show will be Innovation, Aviation and Next Generation. It will also mark the 80th anniversary of the famous Dambusters Raid and the 75th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift. Cosford Air Show Chair, Wing Commander Helena Ramsden, said: ‘I am delighted that we can announce the return of th ..read more