Mark Ansell

Due to circumstances beyond our control it is with reluctance that we are having to cancel the show which was due to be held on Saturday 13th June. We have tried to find ways of making this years show viable but its not to be unfortunetly.

21st March 2026 Book Sale- 100's of books must go and prices slashed! - mailchi.mp/lincsaviation/…

Not every famous WW2 warbird is a massive bomber or a high speed fighter, the Midlands Air Festival is delighted to welcome one of the slowest warbirds, in the distinctive shape and sound of the Navy Wings Mk1 Fairy Swordfish. midlandsairfestival.com

✈️ AIRSHOW NEWS ✈️ Patrouille Suisse 🇨🇭, Wings of Storm 🇭🇷 and Belgium’s Formation Team The Victors 🇧🇪 confirmed for Belgian Air Force Days 2026, Florennes Air Base, 27–28 June. 👉 Preview: europeanairshows.co.uk/preview/belgia…

🤔 Who guessed it right? We’re thrilled to reveal that Viper Classic jets, Jet Provost T.5 will be taking to the skies at the RAF Cosford Air Show on Sunday 14 June 2026! A standout of Britain’s jet‑training heritage, the Jet Provost served for decades as the RAF’s primary jet trainer, shaping generations of fast‑jet pilots. It also spent many years here at RAF Cosford as a vital training aid, helping to 'engineer the future' by supporting the development of countless RAF technicians and engineers. With its sleek lines, distinctive sound and crisp aerobatic performance, it’s sure to be a crowd‑pleaser. Don’t miss your chance to see this classic in action at Cosford! 🎫 Grab your tickets now: cosfordairshow.co.uk #cosford26 #engineeringthefuture #takeflightfriday #JP #JetProvost #FlyingDisplay

New announcements for our Season Premiere Air Show (May 10)✈️ Fokker D. VII (replica) - Making its Shuttleworth debut 🙌 Fokker DR.I (replica) ✈️ 🎟️ shuttleworth.org/events/season-… #2026AirShow #ShuttleworthAirShow #Aviation #FokkerDVII #FokkerDRI #ShuttleworthSeasonPremiere

Museum Reopens Its Doors airscene.co.uk/news/aviation-…

✈️ The first five confirmed visiting Spitfires appearing with our own Collection Spitfire at this year's Summer Air Show (Saturday 25 July) have been revealed! More Spitfires to be announced soon 👀 🎟️ shuttleworth.org/events/summer-…

🤔 Who guessed it right? We’re excited to reveal that the beautifully restored Avro Anson MK.1, one of Britain’s most recognisable early multi role aircraft, will be gracing the skies at the RAF Cosford Air Show on Sunday 14 June 2026! A true icon of the 1930s and 40s, the Anson served as a trainer, transport, coastal reconnaissance platform and more. Its elegant lines and rich history make it a firm favourite among enthusiasts, and this display is set to be a real treat for vintage aviation fans. Don’t miss your chance to see this classic in action at Cosford Air Show! 🎫 Grab your tickets now: cosfordairshow.co.uk Don’t miss it! #cosford26 #engineeringthefuture #takeflightfriday #AVROAnson #FlyingDisplay

Today marks 90 years since the first flight of the Spitfire!  On 5th March 1936, Captain Joseph ‘Mutt’ Summers piloted the first Supermarine Spitfire prototype, K5054, from Eastleigh Aerodrome After just eight minutes in the air, he famously declared, “Don’t change a thing.”

This weekend see's an Aeroboot at Newark, a Militaria Fair at SYAM, and a Living History Weekend at NELSAM. Check out the rest of March for Talks, Tours and other activities at UK Aviation Museums... #March" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">airscene.co.uk/UK-Aviation-Mu…

Our Runway Café is now officially fully open! 🙌 We're ready to welcome you all back, and we're bringing a brand-new look! Read more about the renovations in our latest blog, and come on down to see it in person! shuttleworth.org/about/about-sh… #CafeRenovation #ShuttleworthTrust

We’re excited to confirm that, thanks to the fantastic support of @RAFMUSEUM Midlands, a RAF Aerobatic Team ‘Red Arrow’ Hawk, RAF Puma, and RAF Tucano will be on static display at the RAF Cosford Air Show 2026! These iconic aircraft each represent a unique chapter of RAF heritage — from fast jet excellence to rotary capability and world class pilot training. Make sure you stop by their stands on the showground and get up close to these incredible machines. Join us on Sunday 14 June 2026 for an unforgettable day of aviation! Head to our website for your tickets now! cosfordairshow.co.uk 📸 Crown Copyright and @thresholdaero #StaticSunday #Cosford26 #Engineeringthefuture #AirShowdisplay #staticdisplay #RAF

📢 Final few places remaining! Join us this Thursday for Conservation in Action. See naval aviation history being brought back to life. 🗓️ Thursday 5 March 2026 ⏰ Tours at 10:30am and 2pm Conservation in Action Tours Book your tickets - bit.ly/4qczh3h

This is our poster for 2026 for our 'Air(Day) & Country Show this year - please share around.

Every now and then the team at the Midlands Air Festival runs across a sheer delight and this is one of those times. We are delighted to announce that we have invited ‘Skippy’ Mazzuchetti to bring his immaculate Spartan Executive 7W to display for us from France!

Historic moment pending… ✈️ Join us for our Wings & Wheels Air Show (30 May) where the only two airworthy Grumman FM-2 Wildcat aircraft in Europe will fly together for the first time in decades! 🎟️: shuttleworth.org/events/wings-w… 📸 : Ben Catling Photography & Phil Chaplin

I made a short film at the weekend. It took hours to plan, film, edit, publish. Things like this will never make me money, but I love the creativity - it makes happy, so hope you enjoy it too. It's about Noor Inayat Khan, SOE agent trained in Beaulieu. youtube.com/watch?v=9y27iL…