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Blades pilots to perform at Cosford

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Tickets are now on sale for this summer’s Cosford Air Show, and the organisers have unveiled the first aircraft to take part in the thrilling six-hour flying display. The Blades aerobatic display team, who perform their breathtaking manoeuvres around the world, have confirmed they will be among a number of star attractions at the air show on Sunday 9 June, joining celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of the West Midlands’ RAF station.

During their display, the four pilots, all former members of the RAF Red Arrows, perform 30 separate manoeuvres in their high-performance Extra EA-300s.

Last year more than 38,000 people attended the air show and organisers are anticipating another bumper turn-out at the West Midlands’ largest aviation event.

“To mark RAF Cosford’s 75th anniversary, we are working on a special opening sequence to the flying display which I am sure the crowd will enjoy,” says Cosford Air Show’s Amanda Butcher. “Visitors will also be able to view a wide range of ground exhibits and displays demonstrating the various activities carried out at the Shropshire base since 1938.”

Air show tickets can be purchased online or by calling the 24-hour ticket line on 0871 230 1083.

Visitors to the website will also be able to view details of the new hospitality enclosures, offering a range of packages to suit all budgets. This includes information on The Cosford Club, a dedicated crowd-line enclosure designed to keep guests close to the action with an unrestricted view and providing private toilet facilities and refreshment outlets.

One member of The Cosford Club will be chosen at random to win an amazing “day in the life of...” behind the scenes at RAF Cosford including the opportunity to ride in the back of a taxiing Jaguar T2 jet aircraft.

All profits made from the RAF Cosford Air Show are donated to local and service charities.

www.cosfordairshow.co.uk

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