StoneRoad2013's photos with the keyword: Cosford

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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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Displays. ps what is a tank doing in an aircraft museum display ?

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08 Nov 2016 219
Supermarine Spitfire (SD D).

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XR220 from the tail

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Work is always continuing on restoration and maintenance programmes.

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XR220 from the nose

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