Cosford Air Show 2026 in pictures: The best moments captured throughout the day

Around 50,000 people were expected to attend one of the Midlands’ biggest aviation events

Thousands of people flocked to RAF Cosford on Sunday morning for the return of the Cosford Air Show.

The annual Cosford Air Show draws tens of thousands of visitors each year with a jam-packed programme featuring fast‑jet displays, historic aircraft, military demonstrations and family attractions across the showground.

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Families and aviation enthusiasts queued in their thousands to enter the sold-out show on Sunday morning, with many keen spectators heading straight to the apron barriers to bag themselves a front-row seat for the day’s flying displays.

This year’s show featured an impressive line‑up, including displays from the RAF Typhoon FGR4, Dassault Rafale, F‑35B, BBMF, Spitfire, Chinook role demo, Jet Provost T.5, DH Vampire, OV‑10 Bronco, Czech Flying Bulls, and B‑17 Sally B.

Arguably the most famous aerobatic team in the world, the Red Arrows were also due to perform at around 3pm.

From ground crews readying jets to the build‑up in the showground, these images offer a look at the atmosphere as it unfolds.

Check back for fresh pictures as the flying programme ramps up and the crowds settle in for one of the Midlands’ biggest aviation events.