Cosford Airshow 2011 News/Discussion Thread |OT|

[PeterR]

Provost Pair confirmed by Cosford's twitter page.

That's for static display only.

[PeterR]

Chinook on static is a nice addition but why can't we have Neil McCarthy's newly repainted JP flying instead of him being static and another (and probably not as good) JP display in the air?

[Bronco]

I would guess the Provost Pair are those operated by Cooke Aviation at RNAS Yeovilton. The aircraft are used as crew trainers for the Royal Navy Historic Flight and are both former Kennet Aviation machines. They performed a splendid routine at last year's Duxford Spring Air Show

[PeterR]

Does anyone know which of the aircraft are / aren't operating out of cosford? Thanks's in advance!

At a guess I'd say these won't be operating out of Cosford....
Hawk
Typhoon
Lancaster
Vulcan
Hunter
Sabre
Tornado GR4

[Sea King]

Does anyone know which of the aircraft are / aren't operating out of cosford? Thanks's in advance!

At a guess I'd say these won't be operating out of Cosford....
Hawk
Typhoon
Lancaster
Vulcan
Hunter
Sabre
Tornado GR4

Typhoon?

[shaggy101]

French C-160 confirmed for static on Cosford twitter.

[Sea King]

French C-160 confirmed for static on Cosford twitter.

A welcome return

*Participation details updated on 1st page.

[Kieran]

French C-160 confirmed for static on Cosford twitter.

Fantastic!

What day did the CN-235 land last year? I may pop over to Cosford to see it arrive but if it's Friday, I'm buggered!

[Timc]

It landed just after 10am on the Saturday if that helps.

Cheers
Tim

[Kieran]

It landed just after 10am on the Saturday if that helps.

Cheers
Tim

Cheers! That's a big help!

[PeterR]

It was a CN-235 last year

But I'll try and find out from the tower if the French are coming Friday or Saturday this year.

[Sea King]

French C-160 confirmed for static on Cosford twitter.

Fantastic!

What day did the Transall land last year? I may pop over to Cosford to see it arrive but if it's Friday, I'm buggered!

It's pencilled in for either Friday or Saturday afternoon this year,

[Kieran]

It was a CN-235 last year

But I'll try and find out from the tower if the French are coming Friday or Saturday this year.

So it was!

[Kieran]

Spitfire - ? (F)

Looks like the Spitfire will be the 'Welsh Spitfire' T9!

[Bronco]

French Air Force Transall C.160 added to static display

[Wes_Howes]

Posted 11th May

French C-160 confirmed for static on Cosford twitter.

[PeterR]

Plus there should be some more special participation from the RAF lined up but you'll have to wait and see about that...

Any more info on this or has this already been announced in the line up?

May not be happening any more unfortunately but I'll keep you informed.

[westhamfan84]

With there being only just over 2 weeks until the event is it likely anything else will be added to the flying display or is this pretty much everything. I was hoping for at least one more large display team as i said in a previous post.

[Timc]

Yakolev's confirmed for Cosford

[westhamfan84]

Yakolev's confirmed for Cosford

Looks like just got my wish for another team

[westhamfan84]

Yakolev's confirmed for Cosford

Looks like just got my wish for another team

Got to love a Yak display team! Is radio cosford on again for the show this year?

I agree but must admit I strongly prefer the Aerostars both are great however. As for radio Cosford i would think so as the travel advice on the web site advises you to tune into radio Cosford when close enough http://www.cosfordairshow.co.uk/travel.html

[Sea King]

Radio Cosford will be broadcasting again this year.

[Timc]

Going slightly off topic guys, the Yakolevs are a great and welcome addition to the show but I can't seem to find any info regarding the Aerostars display dates for this year, their website only shows the 2010 display season.

Am I missing something? (Probably age related?!)

Cheers
Tim

[Chris G]

Looks like the 2011 calendar to me...
http://www.aerostars.co.uk/events.php

[Timc]

Yes, my error, probably a typo on their behalf, but it does say on the website "The team is currently booking for the 2010 season"

Anyway, glad their still around, for me they are a highlight of any airshow.

Cheers
Tim