Stellar Line-Up for Cosford
The Aviation News-supported Cosford
Airshow is shaping up to be one of
the UK season’s highlights, with an
impressive line-up of ying displays and
a static park expected to feature over 100
aircraft. Among the eye-catching militarymachines due to perform on June 10
are a Polish MiG-29 Fulcrum, a Dutch
KDC-10 tanker, a privately-owned Bristol
171 Sycamore helicopter and a Westland
Whirlwind.
The static park is to be divided intofour zones that will commemorate the
RAF’s centenary. The themes are:
Policing the Empire; World at War; Age
of Uncertainty and New Millennium. The
Cosford team told Aviation News that
aircraft from the resident RAF Museum
will be given a very rare airing outside
during the event, with such classics as
the Boulton Paul De ant, Bristol M1c,
Gloster Gladiator and Gloster Meteor
F9/40 being earmarked for the show.
Additionally, the RAF’s Cosford-
based Defence School of Aeronautical
Engineering will also be providing airframes
from the Cold War, with a Harrier GR3,
Tornado GR 1s and an F3. A handful of
engineering trainer Jaguars will also make
an appearance in the static, and at least
some of these are expected to carry special
paint schemes or anniversary tail markings.
As with many events these days, the
show is all ticket, and these must be bought
in advance. http://www.cosfordairshow.co.uk16 Aviation News incorporating Jets June 2018AIRSHOW NEWS
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De Havilland Dove N772S was one of the star
attractions at the 2018 Sun ‘n Fun International
Fly-in and Expo at Lakeland, Florida, in early
April. The Dove (c/n 04467) is one of only four
examples still airworthy, worldwide.
Owned by Don Macrum of Vestavia,Alabama, this aircraft was originally based in
Venezuela as YV-P-BAP and was converted
by Riley Aeronautics in the US as a Riley
400 Exec in 1966, being re-engined with400hp Lycoming IO-720 powerplants and
tted with a swept tail, airstair entry door
and new interior. The Dove underwent a
full restoration in 2013, being upgraded
with modern avionics and is now based at
Bessemer, Alabama. Rod SimpsonFrench Air Force Trio Booked for Duxford’s May Show
May’s Duxford Air Festival is set to feature a
trio of airshow performers from France. The
Alpha Jet-equipped Patrouille de France
aerobatic team is scheduled for Sunday May
27, while the Armée de l’Air’s Dassault Rafalemulti-role ghter and the Equipe de Voltige, a
duo of Extra aircraft, are booked to display on
both days – May 26 and 27.
Other notable highlights are the RAF
Chinook display team (on May 26 only), theformer Swiss Air Force F+W C-3605 ‘Schlepp’
aircraft and a host of Duxford favourites, such
as Spit res and a Sea Fury or two. Tickets
for the show must be booked in advance; no
tickets will be available on the day.Dove N772S which appeared at the Sun ‘n Fun
International Fly-in and Expo. Rod SimpsonDove Stars at Sun ‘n Fun
One of Cosford’s specially marked Jaguars,
which is expected to be on static display on
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