We recently paid an official visit to RAF Cosford and had the privilege of presenting medals for distinguished service to airmen and airwomen.
The staff of RAF Cosford deliver outstanding training in engineering, mechanics and maintenance to young crew.
They do this in a flexible way in a broad context so that not only will the personnel be skilled in servicing equipment - quite possibly in theatres of action - but which will also skill them for civilian life later on and thereby help to sustain the country’s position in engineering and manufacture - support for which is so urgently needed. Our thanks to the Commanding Officer and his team.
We were also given a tour of the base during which the Lady Mayoress (looking mildly concerned!) tried out the cockpit of a Jaguar trainer (I regret to say the fit was a bit ‘snug’ for the Lord Mayor!).
We also visited the Cold War Museum, which is housed at Cosford. This is a stunning collection of major artefacts including Thor and Polaris missiles, the V bombers , (de-activated) weapons of the period and much else besides. This museum is free to enter and well worth a visit - as are the open days and displays at Cosford. Well done again to all concerned.
The staff of RAF Cosford deliver outstanding training in engineering, mechanics and maintenance to young crew.
They do this in a flexible way in a broad context so that not only will the personnel be skilled in servicing equipment - quite possibly in theatres of action - but which will also skill them for civilian life later on and thereby help to sustain the country’s position in engineering and manufacture - support for which is so urgently needed. Our thanks to the Commanding Officer and his team.We were also given a tour of the base during which the Lady Mayoress (looking mildly concerned!) tried out the cockpit of a Jaguar trainer (I regret to say the fit was a bit ‘snug’ for the Lord Mayor!).
We also visited the Cold War Museum, which is housed at Cosford. This is a stunning collection of major artefacts including Thor and Polaris missiles, the V bombers , (de-activated) weapons of the period and much else besides. This museum is free to enter and well worth a visit - as are the open days and displays at Cosford. Well done again to all concerned.
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