Fighter jet to debut display at Shropshire air show

Organisers of a Shropshire air show say they're 'thrilled to announce' an F35 fighter jet will be in attendance at this year's RAF Cosford Air Show.

The jet - from RAF Marham - will perform their brand new 'role demo' display for the first time at the show.

Held on Sunday 9 June, the show welcomed 55,000 people last year - with hopes to increase that in the coming year.

The role demo is anticipated to demonstrate the latest operational generation of fighter jet’s capability, including high speed passes and other thrilling manoeuvres, never before performed by an F35 from 617 Squadron.

Marilyn Summers, Commercial Director said: "We’re very excited to be welcoming an F35 from 617 Squadron to Cosford once again and seeing their brand new ‘role demo’ display. It is very fitting that the new display will debut at the RAF’s only Air Show.

"In 2023 a static replica F35 gave the next generation a unique opportunity to get up close and even sit in the jet, with a flypast from an F35 proving to be a crowd favourite at the Air Show in 2022 and 2023.

"We can’t wait for audiences to experience this exhilarating display for the first time at the Royal Air Force Cosford Air Show."

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