Tickets have this week gone on sale for one of the country's top
aviation events - the 2011 Cosford Air Show.
Plans are now well under way for this year's event which will
see thousands of people of all ages coming together at RAF Cosford
on the Shropshire-Staffordshire border.
The 2011 show will take place on June 12 and organisers are
promising a day of wonder, excitement and entertainment.
The highlight each year is a top flying display built round the
regular appearance of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight of
Lancaster bomber, Spitfire and Hurricane and the Red Arrows
aerobatic team - both of which are already booked for this
year.
The rest of the programme ranges from pre-war machines to the
latest combat aircraft and last year featured the Harrier - which
has now been retired from service following defence budget cuts.
Norman Branagh, Air Show Co-ordinator, said: "Tickets are now on
sale for the 2011 event and we anticipate they will be selling
fast.
"This year we have a few surprises up our sleeves for the
aviation enthusiasts and will again be working to provide
jaw-dropping performances from a variety of aerobatic display
teams.
"Every year the proceeds of the event, which never fails to
provide a great day of entertainment for all involved, go to the
RAF and local charities."
And as well as the excitement in the air the thousands of
visitors will also be able to enjoy a wide variety of entertainment
on the ground with a fun fair, craft fair, market and aircraft
exhibitions - as well as entry to the RAF museum.
Tickets will be £25.00 on the gate, only cash can be
accepted, and are £19.00 in advance, free for children under
16 when they are accompanied by an adult.
Postal bookings should be received on or before June 5, 2011,
and all major credit cards are accepted on the 24-hour Cosford Air
Show Ticket Line on 0871 230 1083.
Tickets are also available from the Royal Air Force Museum
Cosford, Shropshire Star offices in Shrewsbury, Hereford, Newport,
Bridgnorth, Oswestry and Ludlow, Tourist Information Centres in
Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford and Birmingham and in Mid Counties
Co-Operative stores.