Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, Shifnal

Name: Royal Air Force Museum Cosford
Address: Lysander Ave, Cosford, Shifnal, United Kingdom

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The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, located in Cosford in Shropshire, is a museum dedicated to the history of aviation and the Royal Air Force in particular. The museum is part of the Royal Air Force Museum, a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Ministry of Defence and a registered charity. The museum is spread over two sites in England; the other site is at the Royal Air Force Museum London at Colindale in north London. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1 May 1979 (45 years ago)Visitors per year: 401.5 thous.Coordinates: 52°38'38"N, 2°18'41"W

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Lysander Ave, CosfordShifnal United Kingdom

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