StoneRoad2013's photos with the keyword: Cosford

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08 Nov 2016 280
Another display area. Not easy to photograph some exhibits ... A Lightning shown in the "normal" gaining height asap mode (almost straight up !) This is a Lightning F.1, serial XG337.

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Catalina flying boat

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Trimotor ? and another "flying flea"

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08 Nov 2016 244
Displays. ps what is a tank doing in an aircraft museum display ?

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08 Nov 2016 246
Supermarine Spitfire (SD D).

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XR220 from the tail

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08 Nov 2016 243
Work is always continuing on restoration and maintenance programmes.

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08 Nov 2016 243
XR220 from the nose

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08 Nov 2016 237
Ok, this looks unusual. . This twin cockpit Meteor was used to test the theory that the pilot could fly in the face down prone position. This was determined to be possible, but not for prolonged periods or during rapid manoeuvring, so the theory was quietly dropped.

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Airforce livery LandRover." 55 AA 89"

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08 Nov 2016 255
G-EBMB - Hawker Cygnet. Two seater biplane. Tucked under the wing of a BOAC 2Comet".