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Welcome to the National Cold War Exhibition at RAF Museum Cosford

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Vulcan

Explore the Cold War Online

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

Royal Air Force Museum, Cosford

Last Admission 5pm, Tel: 01902 376 200

Royal Air Force Museum, Cosford

What's On?

Battle of Britain Photo Competition, 15 May - 30 Sep

Guild of Aviation Artists Show, 23 Aug - 31 Oct

Battle of Britain Gala Dinner, 11 Sep

Battle of Britain 1940's Weekend, 11 Sep - 12 Sep

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.

Education Services

Office Hours 9am-5pm, Tel: 01902 376 241

Education Services

Our Activities

Cold War: National Service

Cold War: Timeline

Cold War: Lost in Space

Cold War: Meet the Veterans

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.

  • Royal Air Force
  • Ministry of Defence
  • Aerospace Museum Society
  • EnjoyEngland.com - Quality Assured Visitor Attraction
  • Culture 24
  • Advantage West Midlands
  • Bridgenorth District Council
  • Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund
  • Rural Regeneration Zone
  • European Regional Development Fund
  • Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund