Vintage Aviation News

Me 262 Rejoins Cosford’s German Aircraft Collection

June 1, 2017 Moreno Aguiari 0

The most advanced fighter aircraft of the Second World War, the Messerschmitt Me 262, has been transported by road to its new home at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford. This particular aircraft, Messerschmitt Me […]

RAF Museum Cosford Launches New Cold War Lecture Series

March 2, 2017 Moreno Aguiari 0

On 17 March, the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford will be hosting the first Cold War Lunchtime Lecture of 2017 with a lecture entitled ‘Coping with Technological Uncertainty: Military Aircraft Procurement, 1945-1957’. In this lecture, […]

German Bomber Wings its Way to the Midlands

February 3, 2017 Moreno Aguiari 0

A rare example of the great German multi-role combat aircraft of the Second World War, the Junkers Ju88, has been transported by road to its new home in the Midlands. This particular aircraft, a Ju88R-1 […]

London Gate Guardians to Fly to Cosford

January 27, 2017 Moreno Aguiari 0

Both Gate Guardians will be returned back to the Museum’s London site in time for the Museum’s commemorations and celebrations of the centenary of the foundation of the Royal Air Force on 1 April 2018. […]

10th Anniversary Celebrations For the National Cold War Exhibition

January 23, 2017 Moreno Aguiari 0

On Tuesday 7 February 2017 the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford will be marking the 10th anniversary of the award-winning National Cold War Exhibition with a special event for aviation fans. The £12.5 million landmark […]

Defiant, Lysander and Gladiator Moved to Cosford

November 29, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

Just over two weeks ago the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford received two new aircraft. A Messerschmitt BF109G-2 and a de Havilland Tiger Moth II were the first of six new aircraft to arrive at […]

Two New Aircraft Wing Their Way to RAF Museum at Cosford

November 15, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

A Messerschmitt BF109G-2 and a de Havilland Tiger Moth II, are the first of six new aircraft to arrive at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, having been transported by road from the museum’s sister […]

RAF Museum Cosford Evening Event

August 18, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

The doors to military aircraft spanning a history of more than eight decades will be opened up to visitors at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford next month during a special two night event. Aviation […]

Curtis Tomahawk IIa used by Army Co operation Command

Britain’s Tactical Air Power During the Second World War

May 27, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

The history of Britain’s tactical air power development during the Second World War has largely neglected the work done by Army Co-operation Command. The Command was influential in developing the theoretical air support system used […]

Nimrod Tours Ready for Take-off

May 17, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE – As May half term fast approaches, organisers at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford are gearing up for a busy week of family tours on-board one of the RAF’s most sophisticated aircraft. […]

RAF Museum Cosford