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Cosford Collection

Cosford, a place steeped in history and aviation wonders

Background imageCosford Collection: Semer Workhouse, Suffolk

Semer Workhouse, Suffolk
The workhouse at Semer in Suffolk, erected in 1780 for the Cosford Hundred Incorporation. In 1835, it became the workhouse for the Cosford Poor Law Union. The building no longer exists

Background imageCosford Collection: BAe Systems Hawks RAF Red Arrows Cosford 1982

BAe Systems Hawks RAF Red Arrows Cosford 1982
RAFAT RAF Red Arrows BAe Systems Hawks perform the vixen break at Cosford in April 1982 Date: 1982

Background imageCosford Collection: Royal Air Force Percival Pembroke C. 1 WV729

Royal Air Force Percival Pembroke C. 1 WV729
Royal Air Force Percival Pembroke C.1 WV729 delivered 03-1954; struck off charge 22-04-1977; scapped at RAF Cosford 1980 Date: 1960s

Background imageCosford Collection: Gloster Javelin FAW. 1 XA564

Gloster Javelin FAW. 1 XA564
Gloster Javelin FAW.1 XA564, at the RAF Museum Cosford.on 4 February 1992. Date: 1992

Background imageCosford Collection: Hunting H. 126 XN714

Hunting H. 126 XN714
Hunting H.126 XN714, on display at the Aerospace Museum Cosford. Date: circa 1990

Background imageCosford Collection: Handley Page Victor B. 1A XH592

Handley Page Victor B. 1A XH592
Royal Air Force - Handley Page Victor B.1A XH592, at No.2s of TT RAF Cosford.. Date: circa 1990

Background imageCosford Collection: CASA 352L T. 2B-272

CASA 352L T. 2B-272
CASA 352L T.2B-272 (msn 163), formerly of the Ejercito del Aire, seen at Biggin Hill en-route to the RAF Museum at Cosford. Date: circa 1978

Background imageCosford Collection: Canadian Vickers OA-10A Catalina L-866

Canadian Vickers OA-10A Catalina L-866
Flyvevabnet - Canadian Vickers OA-10A Catalina L-866 (msn CV402, ex 44-33915), at RAF Cosford after delivery to the RAF Museum circa October 1973. (Flyvevabnet - Royal Danish Air Force). Date: 1973

Background imageCosford Collection: Kawasaki Ki-100 8476M - 24

Kawasaki Ki-100 8476M - 24
Kawasaki Ki-100-1b 8476M - 24 (msn 16336, BAPC083) the sole surviving example, at the RAF Museum Cosford. Date: circa 1990

Background imageCosford Collection: Short SC. 5 Belfast C. 1 XR371 Enceladus

Short SC. 5 Belfast C. 1 XR371 Enceladus
Short SC.5 Belfast C.1 XR371 Enceladus (msn SH1825), at the RAF Museum Cosford. Date: circa 1990

Background imageCosford Collection: Vickers Viscount 701 G-AMOG

Vickers Viscount 701 G-AMOG (msn 7), painted in BEA colours as part of the BOAC Collection at RAF Cosford. Date: circa 1990

Background imageCosford Collection: Bristol 175 Britannia 312F G-AOVF

Bristol 175 Britannia 312F G-AOVF (msn 13237), painted in BOAC colours in the BOAC Collection at RAF Cosford, on 4 February 1992. Date: 1992

Background imageCosford Collection: Airbus Helicopters Jupiter HT. 1 ZM500

Airbus Helicopters Jupiter HT. 1 ZM500
Royal Air Force - Airbus Helicopters Jupiter HT.1 ZM500 (msn 20111, ex D-HADT, ex G-CJIV, EC145T2 / BK117 D-2 / H145), of the Defence Helicopter Flying School

Background imageCosford Collection: Airbus Helicopters Juno HT. 1 ZM532

Airbus Helicopters Juno HT. 1 ZM532
Royal Air Force - Airbus Helicopters Juno HT.1 ZM532 (msn 2045, EC135T3), of the Defence helicopter Flying School, at the RAF Cosford Airshow on10 June 2018. Date: 2018

Background imageCosford Collection: Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S. 2B XX889 - T

Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S. 2B XX889 - T
Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2B XX889 - T (msn B3-05-73), preserved at the Aerospace Museum Cosford, seen at an air display. Date: circa 2015

Background imageCosford Collection: Hawker Siddeley Hawk T. 1A XX218

Hawker Siddeley Hawk T. 1A XX218
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Hawk T.1A XX218 (msn 054/312054), of N0, 208(R) Squadron. (Retired to FAF Cosford as an instructional airframe in 2020). Date: 1976

Background imageCosford Collection: de Havilland DH. 106 Comet 1XB G-APAS

de Havilland DH. 106 Comet 1XB G-APAS
de Havilland DH.106 Comet 1XB G-APAS (msn 6022, ex F-BGNZ / XM823 / 8351M), at the RAF Museum Cosford / Aerospace Museum Cosford

Background imageCosford Collection: Kawasaki Ki-100-I-Otsu

Kawasaki Ki-100-I-Otsu (given the RAF maintenance serial 8476M). The sole surviving example at RAF Ternhill for the September 1965 Battle of Britain display

Background imageCosford Collection: Sopwith Pup N5182

Sopwith Pup N5182. Built by Sopwith Aviation Co. at Kingston upon Thames in 1916, N5182 was operated by several Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) squadrons in Belgium and Northern France

Background imageCosford Collection: Royal Air Force Auster T. 7 WE600

Royal Air Force Auster T. 7 WE600
Royal Air Force Auster T.7 WE600, at the RAF 50th anniversary show, RAF Abingdon. Delivered on 25 May 1951, relegated to ground training duties as 7602M and later preserved in the RAF Museum

Background imageCosford Collection: Auster T. 7 WE600

Auster T. 7 WE600
Auster T.7 WE600 at RAF Abingdon for the RAF 50th Anniversary. WE600 was delivered on 25 May 1951, later allotted maintenance serial 7602M and ultimately preserved at the Cosford Aerospace Museum

Background imageCosford Collection: Wolverhampton WV7 3 Map

Wolverhampton WV7 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wolverhampton WV7 3

Background imageCosford Collection: Rugby CV21 1 Map

Rugby CV21 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rugby CV21 1

Background imageCosford Collection: Sydney Cosford - President Bristol Steamship Owners Assoc

Sydney Cosford - President Bristol Steamship Owners Assoc. Date: 1927

Background imageCosford Collection: BAe Systems Hawks RAF Red Arrows loop with smoke Cosford

BAe Systems Hawks RAF Red Arrows loop with smoke Cosford
RAFAT RAF Red Arrows BAe Systems Hawks loop in formation with spectacular smoke while displaying at RAF Cosford in 1980 Date: 1980

Background imageCosford Collection: BAe Systems Hawks RAF Red Arrows formation smoke Cosford

BAe Systems Hawks RAF Red Arrows formation smoke Cosford
RAFAT RAF Red Arrows BAe Systems Hawks perform with white smoke at Cosford in May 1980 Date: 1980

Background imageCosford Collection: BAe Systems Hawks RAF Red Arrows Big Seven Cosford 1982

BAe Systems Hawks RAF Red Arrows Big Seven Cosford 1982
RAFAT RAF Red Arrows BAe Systems Hawks perform in Big Seven formation at Cosford in April 1982 Date: 1982

Background imageCosford Collection: BAe Systems Hawks RAF Red Arrows 5 aircraft Cosford 1980

BAe Systems Hawks RAF Red Arrows 5 aircraft Cosford 1980
RAFAT RAF Red Arrows BAe Systems Hawks 5 aircraft during a display at RAF Cosford in May 1980 Date: 1980

Background imageCosford Collection: BAe Systems Hawks RAF Red Arrows single Cosford 1980

BAe Systems Hawks RAF Red Arrows single Cosford 1980
RAFAT RAF Red Arrows BAe Systems Hawks single aircraft in their first year flying Hawks at Cosford in May 1980 Date: 1980

Background imageCosford Collection: BAe Systems Hawks RAF Red Arrows close formation pass

BAe Systems Hawks RAF Red Arrows close formation pass
RAFAT RAF Red Arrows BAe Systems Hawks pass in close formation manoeuvre in their first year flying Hawks at Cosford in May 1980 Date: 1980

Background imageCosford Collection: BAe Systems Hawks RAF Red Arrows Cosford 1980

BAe Systems Hawks RAF Red Arrows Cosford 1980
RAFAT RAF Red Arrows BAe Systems Hawks pass in close formation in their first year flying Hawks at Cosford in May 1980 Date: 1980

Background imageCosford Collection: The first of nine development Hunting Jet Provost T1s XD674

The first of nine development Hunting Jet Provost T1s XD674
The first of nine development Hunting Jet Provost T1s, XD674. This aircraft is currently preserved at the RAF Museum, Cosford


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Cosford, a place steeped in history and aviation wonders. Located in Semer Workhouse, Suffolk, it is home to an array of remarkable aircraft that have left their mark on the skies. One cannot help but be captivated by the BAe Systems Hawks RAF Red Arrows Cosford 1982 display. The precision and skill showcased by these aerobatic masters are simply awe-inspiring. Amongst the collection stands the Gloster Javelin FAW. 1 XA564, a true testament to British engineering excellence. Its sleek design and powerful engines make it a sight to behold. Another gem at the Hunting H. 126 XN714, with its unique shape and innovative features pushing boundaries in aviation technology. The Handley Page Victor B. 1A XH592 commands attention with its imposing presence and impressive capabilities. This strategic bomber has played a vital role in shaping military operations. Stepping inside the CASA 352L T. 2B-272 transports you back in time to witness firsthand the ingenuity of Spanish aircraft manufacturing during World War II. The Canadian Vickers OA-10A Catalina L-866 takes us on a journey across oceans as we imagine its daring rescue missions during wartime conflicts. Once again, our eyes are drawn towards the Gloster Javelin FAW. 1 XA564, reminding us of how this iconic fighter jet dominated British skies during its service years. As we explore further into Cosford's treasures, we encounter another marvel -the Gloster F9/40 5758M - DG202-G trainer aircraft which showcases technological advancements made for training purposes. Returning once more to admire the majestic Handley Page Victor B. 1A XH592; this legendary bomber symbolizes strength and determination that helped shape modern warfare strategies. Finally, our gaze falls upon yet another beauty –the CASA 352L T. 2B-272.