Yes, if you wanted to get into the Cosford airshow there is only ever one option. Get there before 8:15am – because that’s when they usually close J3 on the M54. I got there a little earlier than that and drove straight onto the airfield without any delay whatsoever.
I’ve been caught like that before. However, I can safely say I have never ever seen it so packed. Clearly in this time of recession people are looking for attractions closer to home, and this must be one of the midlands premier events.
They were parking in the car park access roads on the station before eleven.
Fabulous show, as always at Cosford.
Serving RAF aircraft apart from those mentioned – several little red Hawk thingies, Chinook, Lancaster, DC3 Dakota, Spitfire, Hurricane.
The Black Cats van scurried past me on their way down to Yeovilton (I presume), on the M5 this afternoon.
All the displays were very good indeed. But I would have liked a slightly more spirited climb out at the end of the Vulcan’s display. The howl was there alright, as the engines were run up to full power, but it was a relatively shallow climbout so the full presence seemed muted compared to previous experiences. Hopefully they’ll build on the display as they become more comfortable.
Of course, landing on at Cosford would have been impossible, but a touch and go should have been in the realms of possibility and a chance to see those barn door elev(flaper)ons, airbrakes and the undercarriage extended would have been very welcome. Maybe they were put off by the U/C door problems they’ve had. Anyway, please have a look at this suggestion XH558 guys. It would have made a fantastic photo for those of us with limited capability cameras.
Mind you, I only managed to shots, because I’d used up ALL my camera batteries by the time she arrived. 😡 I’d also messed up my video camera, leaving it on accidentally, so the battery had run out before I even got the chance to take it out of the bag. :mad::mad:
Unfortunately, my health means that future trips to Cosford are unlikely. Even covering myself in two layers of factor 30 have left me with sunburned hands, a sore eye and my legs are going to drop off any moment. So many thanks to the St. John’s Ambulance Brigade for helping me with my eye problem. They do a stirling job and never get a mention on here, afaik. Also thanks to my sister and brother in law, who put up with me (they live in Wednesfield, less then 15 minutes to RAF Cosford).
Incidentally, Cosford’s only recognition of the disabled is a hardstanding car park, close to the crowdline and a few disabled toilets (DTs). There is no specific crowdline enclosure with a DT, unlike many other shows.
Stands would also have helped increase the number of people who could get a good view of the days flying.
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