The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford is one of the premier aviation museums in the UK, located in Shifnal, Shropshire, England. It is part of the Royal Air Force Museum network. The museum is dedicated to the history of the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the development of aviation. It showcases a wide variety of aircraft, artifacts, and exhibits that span the history of the RAF from its formation during World War I through to modern times.
Royal Air Force Museum Cosford
Lyssander Ave
Cosford
Shifnal
Shropshire TF11 8UP
England
+44 1902 376200
Daily: 10:00 – 17:00
Closed Christmas 24 -26 December, New Year and 7-11 January
Admission free
Gift shop
Cosford is centrally located with good motorway access from the M6 southbound (Junction 12) via the A5, one mile from junction 3 on the M54 for northbound travellers. The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford is only thirty minutes from the centre of Birmingham and ten minutes from Telford. We have a large free car park on site.
- On A41, less than 1 mile from junction 3 on the M54
- From the south leave M6 at junction 10a
- From the north leave M6 at junction 12 and follow A5 west
Please note there is a height restriction of 13ft under the railway bridge approaching the airfield.
Aircraft collection
BAC TSR-2 XR220 RAF
XP411 WS843/J TX214 RF398 TS798 XM598 XD674 ZF534 XZ997/V XV249 XN972 ZA718/BN N1671/EW-D G-AOVF/497 C.4994 XF926 XR220 G-ACGL/6 L-866 WP912 TA639/AZ-E T6296 KN645 WH725 XH171/U XG337 WG760 FS628 WG777 100503 733682 74-0177/LN K8042 XA564 WK935 TG511/511 XH672 G-EBMB K4972 XG225 XL568 LF738/UH-A PR536/OQ-H XS639/639 XS709/M XS695/5 XV249 XN714 WV746 360043/D5+EV XV202 204/V 10639/6 112372/4 420430/3U+CC G-AEEH 1120 503 WV562/P-C XD145 XX654/3 XX496/D XL993 XX765 XR371/371 68-8284 G-APUP/N5182 G-BIDW/A.8266 RG904/BT-K K9942/SD-D XD818 WL679 XR808 XR525/G | Armstrong Whitworth Argosy C.1 Armstrong Whitworth Meteor NF.14 Avro Anson C.19 Avro Lincoln B.2 Avro York C.1 CBAC Avro Vulcan B.2 BAC Jet Provost T.1 BAe EAP BAe Harrier GR.3 BAe Nimrod R.1 Blackburn Buccaneer S.1 (cockpit) Boeing Chinook HC.6A Boulton Paul Defiant Mk.1 Bristol Britannia 312 Bristol M.1c Bullet (replica) Bristol Type 188 British Aircraft Corporation TSR.2 Comper CLA.7 Swift Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina de Havilland Chipmunk T.10 de Havilland Mosquito TT.35 de Havilland DH.82a Tiger Moth II Douglas C-47A Dakota English Electric Canberra B.2 English Electric Canberra PR.9 English Electric Lightning F.1/P.1B English Electric P.1A Fairchild F-24 Argus Fairey FD.2 Focke Achgelis FA-330A-1 Focke-Wulf Fw190A-8 General Dynamics F-111F-CF Gloster Gladiator Mk.I Gloster Javelin FAW.1 Gloster Meteor F.8 Prone Position Handley Page Hastings T.5 Handley Page Victor K.2 Hawker Cygnet Hawker Hart Trainer TT Hawker Hunter F.6A Hawker Hunter T.7A Hawker Hurricane Iic Hawker Tempest Mk.II Hawker Siddeley Andover E.3A Hawker Siddeley Dominie T.1 Hawker Siddeley Kestrel FGA.1 Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR.1 Hunting H126 Hunting Percival Pembroke C.1 Junkers Ju-88R1 Lockheed Hercules C.3 Lockheed SP-2H Neptune Messerschmitt Bf109G-2 Messerschmitt Me 262A-2a Messerschmitt Me 410A-1-U2 Hornisse Mignet HM14 Flying Flea Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis (SB Lim-2) Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21PF Percival Provost T.1 Saunders-Roe SR.53 Scottish Aviation Bulldog T.1 Scottish Aviation Jetstream T.1 Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer CC.II SEPECAT Jaguar ACT Demonstrator Short Brothers Belfast C.1 Sikorsky MH-53M Pave Low IV Sopwith Pup (replica) Sopwith 1½ Strutter (replica) Supermarine Spitfire (Replica) Supermarine Spitfire I Vickers Valiant B.1 Vickers Varsity T.1 Vickers VC10 C1K Westland Wessex HC.2 |
The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford is a museum located in Shropshire, England. It is one of two sites operated by the Royal Air Force Museum, with the other site located in London.
The Royal Air Force Museum at Cosford is dedicated to the history of aviation and the Royal Air Force, with a focus on the role of the RAF in the defense of the United Kingdom. The museum houses a large collection of aircraft, missiles, engines, and other artifacts related to aviation, including many historic and rare examples.
Visitors to the museum can explore exhibitions on topics such as the history of flight, the Battle of Britain, and the development of aviation technology. There are also interactive displays, flight simulators, and other activities designed to engage visitors of all ages.
Michael Beetham Conservation Centre
| 1160/5K+AR 7198/18 44-13573/B6-V MF628 R9215/JR-M | Dornier Do17Z-2 LVG C.VI North American P-51D Mustang Vickers Wellington T.10 Westland Lysander Mk.III (SD) |
Photos Rob Vogelaar
Themed Halls and Displays:
- First World War: This section of the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford focuses on the early history of aviation and the role of the RAF in World War I. It includes a variety of WWI aircraft models, memorabilia, and a look at the pioneering aviation technology of the time.
- Second World War: The museum features a comprehensive collection of WWII aircraft, including fighters, bombers, and transport planes, along with exhibitions on the RAF’s role in the conflict.
- Cold War: This section includes a fascinating look at the RAF’s aircraft and operations during the Cold War, with displays on jet fighters, bombers, and reconnaissance aircraft.
- RAF in the Modern Era: This area looks at the RAF’s role in recent conflicts, as well as advancements in aviation technology.
Interactive Displays and Experiences:
- The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford includes hands-on exhibits, flight simulators, and interactive displays that allow visitors to experience the thrill of flight and learn more about aviation science and technology.