Overview
- The RAF Cosford Air Show took place on Sunday as a sold‑out event with around 50,000 people expected and large crowds arriving from the morning.
- Several scheduled acts were withdrawn for technical faults, maintenance problems or Civil Aviation Authority authorisation issues and organisers added replacements such as a Rolls‑Royce Harvard and a P‑47 Thunderbolt.
- The Red Arrows performed in a seven‑ship Hawk T1 formation as part of the team’s season‑long move to preserve the ageing fleet, producing one of the show’s standout moments.
- National Highways and event officials implemented special traffic controls and local road closures, included opening the M54 hard shoulder between junctions 2 and 3, and rail staff managed heavy demand at Cosford station.
- Those unable to attend had alternatives including a full live stream of the flying programme, designated local viewing sites and paid vantage points such as the Albrighton Trust, and organisers warned there were no gate sales and advised bringing cash.