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  • Gern
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    • May 2009
    • 9213

    #1

    Cosford 2019

    Hi guys. Bit early I know, but does anyone know when the Cosford show is on this year? I've had a look at the website and I couldn't find any mention of it.
  • papa 695
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    • May 2011
    • 22770

    #2
    Sunday 7th April Dave

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    • boatman
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      • Nov 2018
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      • christopher
      • NORFOLK UK

      #3
      HI Dave where is the Cosford show ? an is it a big show ?

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      • papa 695
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        • May 2011
        • 22770

        #4
        Originally posted by boatman
        HI Dave where is the Cosford show ? an is it a big show ?
        Hi Christopher, it’s in the RAF museum at RAF Cosford. It’s a great show loads of stalls and sellers. There used to be a competition but that stopped a couple of years ago. Free entry just £4 parking all day. Well worth going if you can make it. There are quite a few of the forum members that turn up meet under the Vulcan wing in hanger 2 ( well I think it’s No2 ).

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        • Gern
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          • May 2009
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          #5
          Originally posted by boatman
          HI Dave where is the Cosford show ? an is it a big show ?
          It's at the RAF Museum Cosford - between Wolverhampton and Telford - and it's the show of choice for the 'Cosford Massive'. That's the motley gang that meets up there every year for a gossip, bargain hunt and, of course, the Tunnocks and Eccles cakes! As well as the model displays there are dealers and 'under the club table' bargains galore, with the added bonus that you get to tour the RAF Museum at the same time.

          Entry is free although there is a charge for parking. I think it was about £3.00 last year for all day so not expensive.

          This is the link to the Museum website:

          Discover aviation history at RAF Museum Midlands in Cosford! See iconic aircrafts, enjoy free entry, interactive exhibits & family fun. Book today!


          I'd highly recommend a visit.

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          • Gern
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            • May 2009
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            #6
            Ian beat me to it!!

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            • boatman
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              • Nov 2018
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              • christopher
              • NORFOLK UK

              #7
              Originally posted by papa 695
              Hi Christopher, it’s in the RAF museum at RAF Cosford. It’s a great show loads of stalls and sellers. There used to be a competition but that stopped a couple of years ago. Free entry just £4 parking all day. Well worth going if you can make it. There are quite a few of the forum members that turn up meet under the Vulcan wing in hanger 2 ( well I think it’s No2 ).
              HI Ian exscuse me but I don't know where it is ? how far from Norfolk what part of the country ?

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              • Gern
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                • May 2009
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                #8
                Originally posted by papa 695
                Sunday 7th April Dave
                Thanks Ian. Where did you find the date 'cos I couldn't see it on their website?

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                • Gern
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                  • May 2009
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by boatman
                  HI Ian exscuse me but I don't know where it is ? how far from Norfolk what part of the country ?
                  It's a fair old step from Norfolk, but not impossible as there are good roads and motorways for most of the journey.

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                  • boatman
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                    • Nov 2018
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                    • christopher
                    • NORFOLK UK

                    #10
                    OK Dave an Ian thanks for info

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                    • Jim F
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                      • Feb 2015
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                      #11
                      Hi Christopher,
                      I would say that it would be a borderline return journey to do it in a day as it's in the West Midllands.
                      Regards Jim

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                      • papa 695
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                        • May 2011
                        • 22770

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Gern
                        Thanks Ian. Where did you find the date 'cos I couldn't see it on their website?
                        I typed in Cosford model show and it took me to the Shropshire model show web site.

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                        • Gern
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                          • May 2009
                          • 9213

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Jim & Samson
                          Hi Christopher,
                          I would say that it would be a borderline return journey to do it in a day as it's in the West Midllands.
                          Regards Jim
                          You youngsters got no staying power! As an ex lorry driver (only little lorries!), my boss would consider a single drop to Norfolk and back as a 'local' delivery!

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                          • zuludog
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                            • Mar 2015
                            • 239

                            #14
                            If you're thinking of going to this show you might consider making a few days of it, as there are other things to see in the area. Search Google accordingly -

                            I've been to the aircraft museum on its own a few times; it's quite extensive, and well worth seeing

                            I've also been to the model show there, which is equally big. It's different from the usual shows as it is not held in large exhibition halls, but rather spread out around the museum exhibits

                            Nearby is Ironbridge Gorge, the birthplace of the industrial revolution in the 18 th century. There are several museums plus the Iron Bridge itself of course

                            The Black Country Living Museum, Dudley. This is one of those recreated historic villages & collections, similar to the better known Beamish, and IMO just as good

                            The Walsall Leather Museum. Only really of interest if you do leatherwork, but nevertheless it's excellent for what it is

                            Search Google for Telford Tourist Attractions; there are various museums, historic houses, a steam railway and so on

                            The surrounding area is typically pleasant English countryside, with rolling hills, patchwork fields, pretty villages, you get the idea

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                            • boatman
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                              • Nov 2018
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                              • christopher
                              • NORFOLK UK

                              #15
                              OK cheers for info

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