Shropshire Star

Large model aircraft rally returns to Cosford

An annual model aircraft rally will return to Shropshire next month for a weekend of flying displays.

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The Large Model Aircraft Rally will be at the RAF Museum Cosford on July 15 and 16

The Large Model Aircraft Rally will be at the RAF Museum Cosford on July 15 and 16 and is an air show in miniature is set to entertain thousands of aviation and modelling enthusiasts.

Aircraft heading to the show have all been designed and built by members of the Large Model Association, who have dedicated years into making them a perfect replica of the real thing.

Gates open at 8.30am and with a full day of flying displays including mid-air dog fights, plus a static aircraft line up, crowds are guaranteed to be wowed from 9am through to 5.30pm both days.

This year’s event will have a Cold War flying theme with model aircraft including a 20ft Vulcan bomber, courtesy of the shows organiser, taking to the skies.

Families are guaranteed to enjoy the fun-filled lined up which includes a children’s entertainment area packed with bouncy castles and inflatable slides. Plus, keeping visitors fuelled for the day, there will be a fantastic range of food and drink on offer including a beer tent and visitors will have access to the RAF Museum where they can view many of the aircraft flown during the show in full size. A free bus service will take visitors from the event to the Museum throughout the day, making getting around the site even easier.

Anyone wishing to attend the event can save money by purchasing tickets in advance at a discounted rate by visiting www.largemodelassociation.com.

Advance tickets are also on sale at the RAF Museum Cosford, priced at just £8 per adult. Tickets purchased on the gate cost £10 per adult and children under the age of 16 are FREE.

Exclusively for the Large Model Aircraft Rally, visitors are able to camp on site, meaning you can make the most of the weekend’s flying and activities by being at the centre of all the action.

On site camping, including entrance to the show both days is £40.00 in advance, until July 1 or £45.00 on the gate and any visitors interested in camping should email public-camping@largemodelassociation.com or call 07827 675665.

For further information about the event visit: www.rafmuseum.org/cosford.