Falklands 40 and Bravo November Guided Tour at RAF Cosford with Optional Cream Tea
Overview
Over 40 years ago, in 1982, Argentina seized control of the Falkland Islands, a British territory in the south Atlantic Ocean.
The Royal Air Force was mobilised as part of the UK’s efforts to liberate the Islands. After years of focusing on the Cold War in Europe, the RAF had to adapt its approach radically and rapidly for the Falklands campaign. It carried out intelligence gathering, long-range bombing, air defence, ground attacks, resupply, and close air support missions for the UK’s military task force.
The RAF’s heavy lift and transport capability across the harsh terrain of the Islands was a particular advantage. The RAF played a significant role alongside the British Army and Royal Navy in delivering victory on 14 June 1982.
The Chinook ‘Bravo November’ played a vital role in British military operations during the Falklands campaign. You will be able to see her alongside other Falklands artefacts including the Harrier GR3 and the ‘Black Buck’ Vulcan B2.
The story of the RAF's most famous helicopter
This Chinook, known as Bravo November, is the RAF’s most famous helicopter. As one of the first Chinooks ordered by the RAF in 1978, she has participated in every major conflict of the last 40 years. Four of her pilots have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for actions while at the controls of this aircraft.
In 1982, Bravo November was one of four Chinooks being carried south to support the liberation of the Falkland Islands. On 25 May, while she was airborne, an Argentine Exocet missile struck the MS Atlantic Conveyor destroying the other Chinooks, the spares and maintenance equipment, leaving Bravo November as the only survivor.
We will hear more of this story from our guide.
Following our tour, those that have booked a cream tea will go along to the cafe area.
You will be able to continue your visit to the museum at your own leisure.
You will also have access to the various experiences in the Flight Zone for an extra cost (see Extras).
Includes
General entrance to the museum with a one hour guided tour , optional cream tea and your Spice host.
Extras
There is an on site cafe with a great range of food available. There is also a gift shop for purchasing souvenirs.
The museum has several Virtual Reality experiences.
You can experience the thrill of flying an RAF Typhoon or become a Spitfire pilot. You could also experience a parachute drop as part of the RAF Falcons team. There are thrills and spills in the 4D Theatre. Some of these can be booked with a discount prior to our visit so please have a look here
By Road
Cosford is centrally located with good motorway access from the M6 southbound (Junction 12) via the A5, one mile from junction 3 on the M54 for northbound travellers. The Museum is only thirty minutes from the centre of Birmingham and ten minutes from Telford. There is a large car park on site, click here for charges.
From the south leave M6 at junction 10a
From the north leave M6 at junction 12 and follow A5 west
The Museum also has brown and white tourism direction signs labelled ‘RAF Museum’.
Please note, there is a height restriction of 13ft (3.9 metres) under the railway bridge approaching the airfield.
By Rail
Cosford is located on the Birmingham to Shrewsbury line (via Wolverhampton) then ½ mile walk. (there is no footpath alongside the road)
Please check timetable and with rail operators including West Midlands Railway before visiting as Cosford station is unmanned with flights of steps from both platforms.
By Bus
The nearest bus stop is the Cosford Garage, approximately a 1 mile walk to the Museum gates.
| Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Member tour only | £8.50 | Available |
| Member Tour + Cream Tea | £17.00 | Available |
| Guest tour only | £10.50 | Available |
| Guest Tour + Cream Tea | £19.00 | Sold Out |
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