David Jones

Review of DCAE Cosford

Just got back from Cosford, I last went there over...

Just got back from Cosford, I last went there over 20 years ago and it really has changed for the better.

The hangers are all full of historical planes that cover the whole of the age of flight both civil and military.

All the aircrafts are in good condition and it shows that the museum ground crew do a good job.

The highlights for me is the General Electric Lighting suspended from the ceiling demonstrating how the plane would accelerate when in service.

It was also good that there were a good balance of WW2 aircraft including RAF and Luftwaffe. I have never stood next to a Junkers JU-88 before. It was my first ever airfix model I made over 40 years ago.



The last time I went most of the aircraft were outside so the museum was weather dependant but now the majority of the aircrafts are in doors making it possible to enjoy the museum no mater what the weather can throw at you.

Everywhere is nice and clean and there are toilets situated in every hanger so no need to have to search for them like some places.



I will add a few photos with the review but put lots more on my photo page,

Overall it was great to visit and I will try and go back when the air show is on in 2020.