Royal Air Force Station Cosford

RAF Station Cosford is a Royal Air Force base in Shropshire that includes an aviation museum with extensive collections. The site displays military aircraft, vehicles, and technical equipment across multiple exhibition buildings and outdoor areas.

The base was established in 1938 as a training facility for Royal Air Force personnel. During World War II, it became one of the main centers for teaching technical skills to thousands of young servicemen.

The museum here tells the story of how aviation shaped people's lives through displays of military aircraft and engineering equipment. Visitors can see how the base served as a training center where thousands of young people learned skilled trades.

The museum is open daily with free admission, though parking involves a charge. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes as exhibits are spread across indoor buildings and outdoor grounds.

A barracks building from the 1930s remains the largest single barrack structure ever built in Britain. It shows how military facilities were designed during that era and provides insight into construction practices of the time.

Location: Albrighton

Inception: 1938

Elevation above the sea: 83 m

Website: https://raf.mod.uk/our-organisation/stations/raf-cosford

GPS coordinates: 52.64000,-2.30556

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:23