RAF Cosford

The home of the RAF's Aerospace Museum commemorated the UK arrival of the USAF 50 years ago and welcomed "Diamond Lil", a B24 Liberator bomber from Texas joined by the P38 Lightning, P51 Mustang and B17 Flying Fortress. WWII RAF aircraft included two Hurricanes and a Spitfire. The Gnat and Hunter vintage jets also featured.

On Saturday 29 June 1991 some 150 Shackleton Association members gathered at RAF Waddington to say farewell to these giant aircraft and were witness to a very personal and private flying display captured for all time on this video. A celebration lunch followed at the nearby East Kirkby Museum under the wings of another giant Avro plane, the Lancaster. This video captures the aircraft's airshow performances in those last few weeks at RAF Mildenhall, Southend, Biggin Hill, RAF Cosford and at the historic Avro site at Woodford.

RAF Cosford, the home of the Aerospace Museum, is an appropriate venue for an airshow with a theme depicting military aircraft development. The morning rain eased to reveal some beautiful cloud backdrops but the heavy cross wind persisted causing at least one heart stopping moment as the Mustang scraped his wing on the runway! Our video concentrates on the flying but gives at least a flavour of the variety of other attractions in the Arena and the Museum.

Double DVD!

Part 1 features highlights of the 2006 UK airshow season, including the very best action from: 

Abingdon Air & Country Show

Southend Airshow 2006

Shuttleworth Collection Military Pageant

RAF Cosford Airshow 2006

Hucknall Air Day

Kemble Air Day 2006

Rougham Wings Wheels & Steam Country Fair