RAF Cosford Air Show 2026: Major changes to this year's line-up that you should know - full list

Aircraft enthusiasts will be all too aware about the changes to Sunday’s (June, 9) RAF Cosford Air Show - many of these alterations have been cited by organisers as being due to technical and operational challenges.

From the Ultimate Warbirds P-51 Mustang to the F-86 Sabre, there are a number of no-shows.

This may come as a disappointment to many people attending this year’s show. However, despite the number of no-shows organiser have lined-up replacements where they could in time for this week’s showcase.

The iconic Red Arrows are still expected to flypast on Sunday afternoon. Read more on that here.

We thought we’d remind you on the notable no-shows ahead of this year’s 2026 show, ahead of Sunday’s show.

Here’s what’s not appearing at this year’s 2026 show:

1. Flying Bulls F-86 Sabre has been cancelled due to technical issues over in Austria.
2. Flying Bulls Aerobatics Team are not coming to the UK due to its team not being able to secure display authorisation from the Civil Aviation Authority in time.
3. Rolls-Royce Heritage Flight Supermarine Spitfire PR.XIX will also not appear due to technical troubles.
4. Royal Netherlands Air Force Historic Flight Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX was withdrawn from the show due to maintenance issues.
5. Ultimate Warbirds P-51 Mustang which is known as ‘Hurry Home Honey’ was also cancelled due to its aircraft not being ready in time.

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Here’s what is replacing it:

1. Rolls-Royce Harvard was added to this year’s show as a replacement for the Rolls-Royce Spitfire.
2. P-47 Thunderbolt is scheduled to replace the Ultimate Warbirds P-51 Mustang.
3. Air Recruit Bradley Lefley Kemp was added to the flying schedule.
4. Schleicher ASK 21 Glider has also been added to showcase.

The RAF Cosford Air Show takes place at the Royal Air Force (RAF) base in Cosford, Shropshire.