The big 'V-bombers' will be strutting their stuff to kick off
this year's Cosford Air Show - but for once they will not be the
biggest aircraft in the skies.
The Large Model Association will launch the flying display at
the event on June 13 with more than an hour of entertainment for
the crowds.
The Association will be showing off a Victor/Vulcan formation
and will be flying several World War Two fighter aircraft to mark
the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
The great battle will also be remembered at the Association's
large model show taking place at RAF Cosford on July 17 and 18.
Dave Johnson, chairman of the group, said: "We will be flying
several World War Two fighters in formation at the air show but out
main formation flight this year will be the new Victor/Vulcan
formation.
"However at our weekend large model show we are celebrating the
70th anniversary with a full two hours flying each day of Battle of
Britain aircraft."
The Avro Vulcan has a stunning wing shape giving it the most
radical appearance of the three V bombers. It became an integral
part of the UK's nuclear deterrent, and was based all around the
country, ready to react to any attack. The Vulcan took part in the
Falklands war and was retired soon afterwards.
The Handley Page Victor was the last of the three into and out
of service. All three V bombers were designed with high-level
attacks in mind, but ended up being asked to perform low-level
missions. As the cold war ended, Victors were re-tasked to recce
and tanking duties.
Tickets for the Large Model Aircraft Rally are now on sale at
the RAF Museum Cosford priced at £9 for adults, £5 for
children and £7 for senior citizens with a family ticket of
two adults and up to two children retailing at £20.
On site camping including entrance to the show is only
£40.00 for the weekend. Contact Dave Bailey for more details
on camping at dave.bailey08@tiscali.co.uk or call 07827
675665.
Gates open at 8.30am and any pictures taken on the day can be
entered into the Museum's Battle of Britain 70th Anniversary
Photography Competition.
Tickets for the Cosford Air show are available at local branch
offices of the Shropshire Star, the Royal Air Force Museum at
Cosford, Tourist Information Centres in Birmingham (Rotunda),
Stafford (Gatehouse Theatre) and Stoke (Victoria Hall), the special
air show ticket line on 0871 230 1083, and an internet booking
service at www.seetickets.com. (Special Events; Air Shows; RAF
Cosford).
Tickets are also available from Midland branches of the Mid
Counties Co-Operative Society.