1521 results found
| Registration / Serial: | XX657 |
| Military Code: | U |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Beagle B.125 Bulldog |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Scottish Aviation Bulldog |
| Aircraft Version: | Scottish Aviation Bulldog T1 |
| C/n (msn): | BH120/315 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 23 July 1984 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 62852Submit Correction |
| View count: | 230 |
Bulldog T.1 of Cambridge University Air Squadron temporarily based at Cosford for the unit's 1984 Summer training camp. Later sold to New Zealand as ZK-WUF.
| Registration / Serial: | XX657 |
| Aircraft Version: | Scottish Aviation Bulldog T1 |
| C/n (msn): | BH120/315 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 23 July 1984 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | XX657 |
| Military Code: | U |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Beagle B.125 Bulldog |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Scottish Aviation Bulldog |
| Aircraft Version: | Scottish Aviation Bulldog T1 |
| C/n (msn): | BH120/315 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 23 July 1984 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 62852Submit Correction |
| View count: | 230 |
Bulldog T.1 of Cambridge University Air Squadron temporarily based at Cosford for the unit's 1984 Summer training camp. Later sold to New Zealand as ZK-WUF.
| Registration / Serial: | XX657 |
| Aircraft Version: | Scottish Aviation Bulldog T1 |
| C/n (msn): | BH120/315 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 23 July 1984 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WZ744 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 707 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 707 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 707C |
| C/n (msn): | [ WZ744 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 62184Submit Correction |
| View count: | 220 |
This type was developed to familiarise pilots with delta-winged aircraft handling as well as 'fly-by-wire' control systems and contributed, along with the A & B predecessors, greatly to the development of the Vulcan bomber. The 'Flight Test' hangar was my favorite of all the halls at Cosford with many unique and fascinating aircraft.
| Registration / Serial: | WZ744 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 707C |
| C/n (msn): | [ WZ744 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WZ744 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 707 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 707 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 707C |
| C/n (msn): | [ WZ744 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 62184Submit Correction |
| View count: | 220 |
This type was developed to familiarise pilots with delta-winged aircraft handling as well as 'fly-by-wire' control systems and contributed, along with the A & B predecessors, greatly to the development of the Vulcan bomber. The 'Flight Test' hangar was my favorite of all the halls at Cosford with many unique and fascinating aircraft.
| Registration / Serial: | WZ744 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 707C |
| C/n (msn): | [ WZ744 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | PZ865 |
| Military Code: | EG-S |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Hurricane |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Hurricane/Sea Hurricane |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Hurricane Mk2C |
| C/n (msn): | 41H/160430 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 14 June 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 62168Submit Correction |
| View count: | 244 |
This SE Asia BBMF Hurricane is pictured landing after it's display as part of the RAF Cosford Air Show 2015.
| Registration / Serial: | PZ865 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Hurricane Mk2C |
| C/n (msn): | 41H/160430 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 14 June 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | PZ865 |
| Military Code: | EG-S |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Hawker Hurricane |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hawker Hurricane/Sea Hurricane |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Hurricane Mk2C |
| C/n (msn): | 41H/160430 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 14 June 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 62168Submit Correction |
| View count: | 244 |
This SE Asia BBMF Hurricane is pictured landing after it's display as part of the RAF Cosford Air Show 2015.
| Registration / Serial: | PZ865 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hawker Hurricane Mk2C |
| C/n (msn): | 41H/160430 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 14 June 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-BZBF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 172 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 172 Skyhawk/Cutlass/Hawk XP |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 172M(180)/Horton Stolcraft |
| C/n (msn): | 17262258 |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 May 2014 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Photo ID: | 61250Submit Correction |
| View count: | 110 |
| Registration / Serial: | G-BZBF |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 172M(180)/Horton Stolcraft |
| C/n (msn): | 17262258 |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 May 2014 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-BZBF |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 172 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 172 Skyhawk/Cutlass/Hawk XP |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 172M(180)/Horton Stolcraft |
| C/n (msn): | 17262258 |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 May 2014 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Photo ID: | 61250Submit Correction |
| View count: | 110 |
| Registration / Serial: | G-BZBF |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 172M(180)/Horton Stolcraft |
| C/n (msn): | 17262258 |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 May 2014 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-ATTR |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Andreasson BA-7 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bölkow Bo-208 Junior |
| Aircraft Version: | Bölkow Bo-208C Junior |
| C/n (msn): | 612 |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 May 2014 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Photo ID: | 59689Submit Correction |
| View count: | 157 |
| Registration / Serial: | G-ATTR |
| Aircraft Version: | Bölkow Bo-208C Junior |
| C/n (msn): | 612 |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 May 2014 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-ATTR |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Andreasson BA-7 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bölkow Bo-208 Junior |
| Aircraft Version: | Bölkow Bo-208C Junior |
| C/n (msn): | 612 |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 May 2014 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Photo ID: | 59689Submit Correction |
| View count: | 157 |
| Registration / Serial: | G-ATTR |
| Aircraft Version: | Bölkow Bo-208C Junior |
| C/n (msn): | 612 |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 May 2014 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XZ358 |
| Military Code: | L |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sepecat Jaguar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sepecat Jaguar |
| Aircraft Version: | Sepecat Jaguar GR1A |
| C/n (msn): | S125 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 May 2014 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Photo ID: | 59570Submit Correction |
| View count: | 410 |
This Jaguar is maintained in taxyable condition with the Defence School of Aeronautical Engineering at RAF Cosford.
| Registration / Serial: | XZ358 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sepecat Jaguar GR1A |
| C/n (msn): | S125 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 May 2014 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XZ358 |
| Military Code: | L |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sepecat Jaguar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sepecat Jaguar |
| Aircraft Version: | Sepecat Jaguar GR1A |
| C/n (msn): | S125 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 May 2014 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Photo ID: | 59570Submit Correction |
| View count: | 410 |
This Jaguar is maintained in taxyable condition with the Defence School of Aeronautical Engineering at RAF Cosford.
| Registration / Serial: | XZ358 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sepecat Jaguar GR1A |
| C/n (msn): | S125 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 May 2014 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WV746 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Percival P.50 Prince |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hunting Percival P.66 Pembroke |
| Aircraft Version: | Hunting Percival P.66 Pembroke C.1 |
| C/n (msn): | P66/53 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Cosford |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 59415Submit Correction |
| View count: | 158 |
The Pembroke entered service with the RAF during 1953 replacing the Anson in the light transport and communications role. This particular aircraft served with various comms. squadrons in the RAF from 1956 to 81. Following that she was allocated to 5 Maintenance Unit with the serial 8938M and finally arrived at the RAF Museum during 1987.
| Registration / Serial: | WV746 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hunting Percival P.66 Pembroke C.1 |
| C/n (msn): | P66/53 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WV746 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Percival P.50 Prince |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Hunting Percival P.66 Pembroke |
| Aircraft Version: | Hunting Percival P.66 Pembroke C.1 |
| C/n (msn): | P66/53 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Cosford |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 59415Submit Correction |
| View count: | 158 |
The Pembroke entered service with the RAF during 1953 replacing the Anson in the light transport and communications role. This particular aircraft served with various comms. squadrons in the RAF from 1956 to 81. Following that she was allocated to 5 Maintenance Unit with the serial 8938M and finally arrived at the RAF Museum during 1987.
| Registration / Serial: | WV746 |
| Aircraft Version: | Hunting Percival P.66 Pembroke C.1 |
| C/n (msn): | P66/53 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XL993 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer |
| Aircraft Version: | Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer CC.2 |
| C/n (msn): | 528 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Cosford |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 59113Submit Correction |
| View count: | 216 |
The TwinPin had very impressive STOL performance and served effectively in a support role for colonial operations in Africa, the Middle and Far East.
| Registration / Serial: | XL993 |
| Aircraft Version: | Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer CC.2 |
| C/n (msn): | 528 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XL993 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer |
| Aircraft Version: | Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer CC.2 |
| C/n (msn): | 528 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Cosford |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 59113Submit Correction |
| View count: | 216 |
The TwinPin had very impressive STOL performance and served effectively in a support role for colonial operations in Africa, the Middle and Far East.
| Registration / Serial: | XL993 |
| Aircraft Version: | Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer CC.2 |
| C/n (msn): | 528 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | AB910 |
| Military Code: | SH-F |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Spitfire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 349 Spitfire LF5B |
| C/n (msn): | CBAF.1061 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF Cosford Air Show 2015 |
| Photo Date: | 14 June 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 57988Submit Correction |
| View count: | 216 |
Pictured after taking part in a great BBMF display & flypast with the Red Arrows at the RAF Cosford Air Show 2015.
| Registration / Serial: | AB910 |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 349 Spitfire LF5B |
| C/n (msn): | CBAF.1061 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 14 June 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | AB910 |
| Military Code: | SH-F |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Supermarine Spitfire |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Supermarine Spitfire / Seafire |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 349 Spitfire LF5B |
| C/n (msn): | CBAF.1061 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF Cosford Air Show 2015 |
| Photo Date: | 14 June 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 57988Submit Correction |
| View count: | 216 |
Pictured after taking part in a great BBMF display & flypast with the Red Arrows at the RAF Cosford Air Show 2015.
| Registration / Serial: | AB910 |
| Aircraft Version: | Supermarine 349 Spitfire LF5B |
| C/n (msn): | CBAF.1061 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 14 June 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WE600 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Auster K Auster AOP6 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Auster K/Q Auster AOP6/T7/T10 |
| Aircraft Version: | Auster C-4 Auster T7 Antarctic |
| C/n (msn): | [ WE600 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Cosford |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 57472Submit Correction |
| View count: | 689 |
In 1955 Auster modified two T.7s, (along with WE563) for use in the Commonwealth Trans-Antartic Expedition, to be known as the Auster Antartic. Alterations included better radio equipment, a larger tail surface, use of floats or skis as required and a bright-orange high-vis scheme. After returning from the expedition this airframe was allocated the non-flying serial 7602M and was delegated to display status paving the way for her eventual arrival at Cosford during 1989.
| Registration / Serial: | WE600 |
| Aircraft Version: | Auster C-4 Auster T7 Antarctic |
| C/n (msn): | [ WE600 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WE600 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Auster K Auster AOP6 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Auster K/Q Auster AOP6/T7/T10 |
| Aircraft Version: | Auster C-4 Auster T7 Antarctic |
| C/n (msn): | [ WE600 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Cosford |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 57472Submit Correction |
| View count: | 689 |
In 1955 Auster modified two T.7s, (along with WE563) for use in the Commonwealth Trans-Antartic Expedition, to be known as the Auster Antartic. Alterations included better radio equipment, a larger tail surface, use of floats or skis as required and a bright-orange high-vis scheme. After returning from the expedition this airframe was allocated the non-flying serial 7602M and was delegated to display status paving the way for her eventual arrival at Cosford during 1989.
| Registration / Serial: | WE600 |
| Aircraft Version: | Auster C-4 Auster T7 Antarctic |
| C/n (msn): | [ WE600 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XX496 |
| Other Marks: | D |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Handley Page HP-137 Jetstream |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Scottish Aviation HP-137 Jetstream |
| Aircraft Version: | Scottish Aviation HP-137 Jetstream T1 |
| C/n (msn): | 276 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Cosford |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 57449Submit Correction |
| View count: | 194 |
Ordered as a multi-engine pilot trainer to replace the Varsity, the relationship between the Jetstream and the RAF was rather troubled. This airframe was built in 1970 but didn't enter service until Mar. 77. Shortly after her replacement by the Beech 200 in March '04 she undertook her final flight to Cosford and into retirement.
| Registration / Serial: | XX496 |
| Aircraft Version: | Scottish Aviation HP-137 Jetstream T1 |
| C/n (msn): | 276 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XX496 |
| Other Marks: | D |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Handley Page HP-137 Jetstream |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Scottish Aviation HP-137 Jetstream |
| Aircraft Version: | Scottish Aviation HP-137 Jetstream T1 |
| C/n (msn): | 276 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Cosford |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 57449Submit Correction |
| View count: | 194 |
Ordered as a multi-engine pilot trainer to replace the Varsity, the relationship between the Jetstream and the RAF was rather troubled. This airframe was built in 1970 but didn't enter service until Mar. 77. Shortly after her replacement by the Beech 200 in March '04 she undertook her final flight to Cosford and into retirement.
| Registration / Serial: | XX496 |
| Aircraft Version: | Scottish Aviation HP-137 Jetstream T1 |
| C/n (msn): | 276 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | J-1704 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom/Sea Venom |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom/Sea Venom |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom FB54 |
| Licence-built by: | F+W Emmen |
| C/n (msn): | 874 |
| Operator Titles: | Switzerland - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Cosford |
| Photo Date: | 5 May 2014 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Photo ID: | 57294Submit Correction |
| View count: | 225 |
| Registration / Serial: | J-1704 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom FB54 |
| C/n (msn): | 874 |
| Operator Titles: | Switzerland - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 May 2014 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Registration / Serial: | J-1704 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom/Sea Venom |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom/Sea Venom |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom FB54 |
| Licence-built by: | F+W Emmen |
| C/n (msn): | 874 |
| Operator Titles: | Switzerland - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Cosford |
| Photo Date: | 5 May 2014 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Photo ID: | 57294Submit Correction |
| View count: | 225 |
| Registration / Serial: | J-1704 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 112 Venom FB54 |
| C/n (msn): | 874 |
| Operator Titles: | Switzerland - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 May 2014 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 191614 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet |
| Aircraft Version: | Messerschmitt Me-163B-1A Komet |
| C/n (msn): | 191614 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Cosford |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 56835Submit Correction |
| View count: | 441 |
Alongside this fascinating exhibit is a video monitor showing some really interesting footage of this thing flying/in action - incredible!
| Registration / Serial: | 191614 |
| Aircraft Version: | Messerschmitt Me-163B-1A Komet |
| C/n (msn): | 191614 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 191614 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet |
| Aircraft Version: | Messerschmitt Me-163B-1A Komet |
| C/n (msn): | 191614 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Cosford |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 56835Submit Correction |
| View count: | 441 |
Alongside this fascinating exhibit is a video monitor showing some really interesting footage of this thing flying/in action - incredible!
| Registration / Serial: | 191614 |
| Aircraft Version: | Messerschmitt Me-163B-1A Komet |
| C/n (msn): | 191614 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZA105 |
| Military Code: | Q |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-61 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-61 Sea King HAR3 |
| C/n (msn): | WA886 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 203 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF Cosford Air Show 2013 |
| Photo Date: | 9 June 2013 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Photo ID: | 56688Submit Correction |
| View count: | 234 |
Flying a rescue demonstration.
| Registration / Serial: | ZA105 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-61 Sea King HAR3 |
| C/n (msn): | WA886 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 9 June 2013 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Registration / Serial: | ZA105 |
| Military Code: | Q |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sikorsky S-61 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Westland WS-61 Sea King/Commando |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-61 Sea King HAR3 |
| C/n (msn): | WA886 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 203 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF Cosford Air Show 2013 |
| Photo Date: | 9 June 2013 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Photo ID: | 56688Submit Correction |
| View count: | 234 |
Flying a rescue demonstration.
| Registration / Serial: | ZA105 |
| Aircraft Version: | Westland WS-61 Sea King HAR3 |
| C/n (msn): | WA886 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 9 June 2013 |
| Photo by: | Peter de JongContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VP952 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove (Devon) |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 104 Devon C2/2 |
| C/n (msn): | 04048 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Cosford |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 55528Submit Correction |
| View count: | 215 |
The Devon was the miliatary variant of the successful Dove and used as a successor to the Rapide in communicaion and support roles. After serving the RAF from 1947 to 1984 she has ended up in retirement as part of the RAF Museum at Cosford.
| Registration / Serial: | VP952 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 104 Devon C2/2 |
| C/n (msn): | 04048 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VP952 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | De Havilland D.H. 104 Dove (Devon) |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 104 Devon C2/2 |
| C/n (msn): | 04048 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Cosford |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 55528Submit Correction |
| View count: | 215 |
The Devon was the miliatary variant of the successful Dove and used as a successor to the Rapide in communicaion and support roles. After serving the RAF from 1947 to 1984 she has ended up in retirement as part of the RAF Museum at Cosford.
| Registration / Serial: | VP952 |
| Aircraft Version: | De Havilland D.H. 104 Devon C2/2 |
| C/n (msn): | 04048 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | RF398 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 694/695 Lincoln/Lincolnian |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 694/695 Lincoln/Lincolnian |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 694 Lincoln B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ RF398 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Cosford |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 55413Submit Correction |
| View count: | 389 |
This enlarged successor to the Lancaster was developed with longer range Pacific sorties in mind but arrived too late to see active service during WWII. This particular aircraft spent most of her service life with various maintenance units before being struck off charge in 1963 and transferred to the RAF Museum in 1968.
| Registration / Serial: | RF398 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 694 Lincoln B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ RF398 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | RF398 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Avro 694/695 Lincoln/Lincolnian |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Avro 694/695 Lincoln/Lincolnian |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 694 Lincoln B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ RF398 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Cosford |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 55413Submit Correction |
| View count: | 389 |
This enlarged successor to the Lancaster was developed with longer range Pacific sorties in mind but arrived too late to see active service during WWII. This particular aircraft spent most of her service life with various maintenance units before being struck off charge in 1963 and transferred to the RAF Museum in 1968.
| Registration / Serial: | RF398 |
| Aircraft Version: | Avro 694 Lincoln B.2 |
| C/n (msn): | [ RF398 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XX119 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sepecat Jaguar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sepecat Jaguar |
| Aircraft Version: | Sepecat Jaguar GR3A |
| C/n (msn): | S12 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 6 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF Cosford Air Show 2015 |
| Photo Date: | 14 June 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 53217Submit Correction |
| View count: | 535 |
The last Jaguar in RAF service, painted up to commemorate this fact in these rather tasty jaguar colours, was on static display at the Cosford Air Show 2015.
| Registration / Serial: | XX119 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sepecat Jaguar GR3A |
| C/n (msn): | S12 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 14 June 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XX119 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sepecat Jaguar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sepecat Jaguar |
| Aircraft Version: | Sepecat Jaguar GR3A |
| C/n (msn): | S12 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 6 Sqn |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | RAF Cosford Air Show 2015 |
| Photo Date: | 14 June 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 53217Submit Correction |
| View count: | 535 |
The last Jaguar in RAF service, painted up to commemorate this fact in these rather tasty jaguar colours, was on static display at the Cosford Air Show 2015.
| Registration / Serial: | XX119 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sepecat Jaguar GR3A |
| C/n (msn): | S12 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 14 June 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XX738 |
| Military Code: | ED |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sepecat Jaguar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sepecat Jaguar |
| Aircraft Version: | Sepecat Jaguar GR3A |
| C/n (msn): | S35 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 14 June 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 52964Submit Correction |
| View count: | 237 |
This Defence College of Aeronautical Engineering Jag was rolled out to take part in the static display at the RAF Cosford Air Show 2015.
| Registration / Serial: | XX738 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sepecat Jaguar GR3A |
| C/n (msn): | S35 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 14 June 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XX738 |
| Military Code: | ED |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sepecat Jaguar |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sepecat Jaguar |
| Aircraft Version: | Sepecat Jaguar GR3A |
| C/n (msn): | S35 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 14 June 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 52964Submit Correction |
| View count: | 237 |
This Defence College of Aeronautical Engineering Jag was rolled out to take part in the static display at the RAF Cosford Air Show 2015.
| Registration / Serial: | XX738 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sepecat Jaguar GR3A |
| C/n (msn): | S35 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 14 June 2015 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WK935 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor F8 (Mod) |
| Licence-built by: | Armstrong Whitworth |
| C/n (msn): | [ WK935 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Cosford |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 52665Submit Correction |
| View count: | 532 |
In the early 1950 the adoption of a prone pilot was thought to offer the advantages of reduced drag (through elimination of the cockpit bulge) and better resistance to g-force swings when lying flat. In practice the difficulty of operating the controls outweighed these gains, especially after the development of special g-suits, and this plane was never flown solo from the forward, prone position.
| Registration / Serial: | WK935 |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor F8 (Mod) |
| C/n (msn): | [ WK935 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WK935 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Gloster Meteor |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor F8 (Mod) |
| Licence-built by: | Armstrong Whitworth |
| C/n (msn): | [ WK935 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Cosford |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 52665Submit Correction |
| View count: | 532 |
In the early 1950 the adoption of a prone pilot was thought to offer the advantages of reduced drag (through elimination of the cockpit bulge) and better resistance to g-force swings when lying flat. In practice the difficulty of operating the controls outweighed these gains, especially after the development of special g-suits, and this plane was never flown solo from the forward, prone position.
| Registration / Serial: | WK935 |
| Aircraft Version: | Gloster Meteor F8 (Mod) |
| C/n (msn): | [ WK935 ] |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XF926 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 188 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 188 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 188 |
| C/n (msn): | 13519 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Cosford |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 52384Submit Correction |
| View count: | 280 |
The 'Test Flight' hangar at Cosford contains some really fascinating and incredible X-planes. This one was built from stainless steel and designed to investigate airframe heat build-up at very high speeds.
| Registration / Serial: | XF926 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 188 |
| C/n (msn): | 13519 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | XF926 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 188 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 188 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 188 |
| C/n (msn): | 13519 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Cosford |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 52384Submit Correction |
| View count: | 280 |
The 'Test Flight' hangar at Cosford contains some really fascinating and incredible X-planes. This one was built from stainless steel and designed to investigate airframe heat build-up at very high speeds.
| Registration / Serial: | XF926 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 188 |
| C/n (msn): | 13519 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Cosford (EGWC)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 27 December 2012 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |