History of Aviation at Cosford

Oh Lord won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz

Clare Carr relates the story of a Falklands Conflict survivor

The Art of Sergeant Elva Blacker

For Valour : Acting Wing Commander Hugh Gordon Malcolm (33322) VC Royal Air Force

Malcolm was formation leader and captain and pilot of Blenheim V serial BA 875, coded 'W' on 4 December 1942. His fateful flight started at 15.15 hrs.

2001

Medals of Squadron Leader Donald Ernest Gray

Curator Andy Simpson writes of a recent medal acquisition.

Lunchtime Lecture (London): Slipping the Surly Bonds of Earth: John Magee Jr., Questions on Nationality and an Evolving Legend

On Tuesday 11th June 2024 at 12pm, Emily Walton will explore the legacy of John Magee Jr.

Bouncing Bomb Tests

Danger – watch for tyre creep

The Royal Air Force and Operation Market Garden: Chapter 6

In this final chapter of his blog series about Operation Market Garden Norman Brice looks at history's judgement of the campaign.

1999

WW1 Flying boat crew

How the five man crew of a Large America flying boat worked together on patrols over the sea during the First World War.

Barnes Wallis’ Papers

Seconds Count

For Valour: Flight Lieutenant James Brindley Nicolson

Nicolson has the distinction of having been the only member of Fighter Command ever to have been thus decorated.