Dare-devil pilot added to RAF Cosford Air Show

Rich Goodwin will fly his unique Muscle Biplane at the show.

His aircraft is based on the world-famous Pitts Special but a special modification programme has given it enhanced capabilities which means that it can hover like a Harrier, fly the Tower of Power and master knife-edge flypasts.

The Muscle Biplane has a colour scheme based on the Union Jack – fitting for a pilot who served in the Royal Air Force as a Tornado GR1 ground attack pilot and flew in combat.

Rich said: "As an ex-RAF pilot I'm honoured to be invited back to display the Muscle Biplane and demonstrate my passion for aviation in front of a capacity crowd.

"I continue to develop the aircraft and at RAF Cosford I will be flying a new enhanced elevator and wing." Tickets for the show on June 11 are already on sale, with accompanied under-16s able to enter for free and early bird tickets costing £22.

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