Explore our archives, learn about the people, aircraft and ships involved in the Cold War. For example, The Vulcan was the world's first large bomber to employ a delta-wing form, which offers a unique combination of good load carrying capabilities, high subsonic speed at high altitudes and long range.
Cold War Timeline | Aircraft on Display | Other Aircraft | Biographies | Countries | Missiles | Ships | Squadrons | Submarines | Vehicles
Last Admission 5pm, Tel: 01902 376 200
Aviation Art - Personal Aircraft Decoration, 15 Jan - 16 Jun
Dornier 17 : The Fall & Rise of a German Bomber , 18 May - 20 May
National Service RAF Association Parade, 2 Jun
RAF Cosford Air Show, 9 Jun
Our Cosford Museum in the West Midlands houses 70 aircraft and is home to War Planes, Missiles, Transport & Training and Research & Development collections. The National Cold War Exhibition with its interactive kiosks and hotspots offers visitors the opportunity to see what life was like behind the Iron Curtain.
Office Hours 9am-5pm, Tel: 01902 376 241
Bring your children on a visit of exploration, discovery and adventure at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford. The Museum uses its unique and fascinating collection to provide a programme of educational and learning activities for all. For a full list of our activities, please visit our Learn section.