Boarders' trip to RAF Cosford

23rd September, 2011

According to Rachata P, who joined Packwood this term, one of the best things about living in this part of Shropshire is its proximity to RAF Cosford. Twelve year old Rachata is an aeroplane enthusiast who has picked up an encyclopaedic knowledge through books and television programmes, so he was delighted to have the chance to see the planes up close and in real life at Cosford’s Royal Air Force Museum last Sunday.

Rachata was one of a group of thirteen boarders on the trip organised by Mrs Parry and Mrs Cumpston. The children toured the hangars where they saw a Spitfire, Hurricane, Mustang, Hercules and Vulcan bomber among others. They also enjoyed the interactive exhibits particularly the flight simulator and the machine that allowed them to pretend to control a plane in windy conditions keeping it level and straight.

As Rachata said “I was so happy to visit the museum and see all the planes. It was a great trip!”