PRESS RELEASE
14/03/2017
UNIQUE TRIBUTE PLANNED FOR BBMF
ANNIVERSARY AT RAF COSFORD AIR SHOW
The RAF Cosford Air Show is set to debut a unique flypast from the RAF Battle of
Britain Memorial Flight on Sunday 11th June 2017. This year the RAF Battle of Britain
Memorial Flight celebrate their 60th Anniversary, so a special display consisting of four
BBMF Fighters performing alongside the ever-popular Avro Lancaster has been
specially planned for the RAF Cosford Air Show.
Since its inception 60 years ago, the BBMF, originally known as the Historic Aircraft
Flight, and their historic aircraft have been adored by the nation. Initially formed in
1957 the flight comprised of three Spitfires before growing to become the household
name that now consists of six Spitfires, two Hurricanes, a Lancaster, Dakota and two
Chipmunks.
Squadron Leader Andrew Millikin, Officer Commanding BBMF, said “I am delighted to
be displaying at RAF Cosford on our 60th Anniversary. It will be the first of only 3
venues where we will display the Lancaster with 4 fighters. This will feature a 4 ship
tailchase and synchro display. It will be a unique spectacle and one well worth
catching.”
As well as the historic aircraft from the BBMF, the flying display will also consist of
displays from all the Royal Air Force Display teams, including the Red Arrows and the
Typhoon. Other highlights currently confirmed for the flying display include the Swiss
PC-7 Display Team, the only airworthy Westland Whirlwind and a mock airfield attack
by a pair of BAC Strikemasters.
Tickets to the RAF Cosford Air Show 2017 are on sale now and visitors are
encouraged to buy their tickets soon with Early-bird tickets currently priced at £22.00
per adult until Monday 27th March. Once again the Air Show is Advanced Ticket only
with no tickets being available to purchase on the gate. With parking included and
accompanied under 16s entering for free, the RAF Cosford Air Show is great value for
money.
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PRESS RELEASE
14/03/2017
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The RAF Cosford Air Show 2017 will be held on Sunday 11th June.
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The RAF Cosford Air Show is an ADVANCE TICKET ONLY event. Those who
travel to the event without a ticket will not be admitted.
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Early bird air show tickets are priced £22.00, and are available online at
www.cosfordairshow.co.uk. From Tuesday 28th March tickets will be priced at
£25.00 each.
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Admission is FREE for all under-16s accompanied by an adult.
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For those travelling by train to the RAF Cosford Air Show, joint travel/air show
tickets are available from any manned railway station in the UK. More details
will be announced in March 2017.
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Full Details of aircraft scheduled to participate in the Flying Displays and Static
Displays can be found on the website. More aircraft will be announced over the
coming months.
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For further information on the event, in-depth interviews or pictures please
contact the Air Show Office email [email protected], visit the
website or call 01902 377922