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Royal Air Force Museum Cosford Shifnal

Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, , Shifnal, TF11 8UP

01902 376200

Royal Air Force Museum Cosford
Prices at Royal Air Force Museum Cosford Shifnal from FREE admission The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford Shifnal houses one of the largest aviation collections in the UK. 70 historic aircraft are displayed in three wartime hangars and within the National Cold War Exhibition. This landmark building contains 18 aircraft, military transport, missiles, memorabilia and interactive kiosks and hotspots of information. This unique exhibition reflects the social, cultural and political history of the Cold War era, in a fun and innovative way. A major feature of this unique exhibition is Britain’s three post-war V-Bombers the Vulcan, Victor and Valiant. A Number of these aircraft are suspended in flying attitudes including a Dakota, Canberra, Meteor, Lightening and Javelin. As well as the 70 aircraft on display at Cosford which include the TSR2 and the world’s oldest Spitfire, the RAF Museum Cosford is home to a number of smaller unique exhibitions such as the Lucky Mascots exhibition and the RAF Boy Entrants permanent exhibition. RAF Museum Cosford is one day that everyone will enjoy whatever the weather. Children and adults alike will be fascinated by fun ‘n’ flight. Packed with hands on excitement, it’s the easy way to answer all those questions about how planes stay up in the air. The advanced flight simulator is also a great way to get an instant flying experience. The Visitor Centre is home to the new Refuel Restaurant serving hot and cold meals and snacks. The Checkpoint Charlie Café serving light snacks and drinks and the well stocked Museum Shop are both located within The National Cold War Exhibition. Opening Times Open daily 10am – 6pm (last admission 5pm) including Bank Holidays. Closed 24-26 December and 1, 9-13 January 2012. Admission is FREE of charge. Directions by road From Junction 3 of the M54 take the A41 south towards Wolverhampton. Follow brown tourist signs to Royal Air Force Museum.