The "Cosby Air Show" you are referring to is most likely the air display component of The Victory Show held at Foxlands Farm in Cosby, Leicestershire.
The Victory Show at Cosby
- The Victory Show is a large World War II-themed event held annually over a 100-acre site at Foxlands Farm, Cosby, Leicestershire
- The 2025 event is scheduled for Friday 29th to Sunday 31st August 2025
- It features historical societies, military vehicle displays (around 300 vehicles), battle reenactments, and aerial displays
- The airshow includes fly-ins and aerial performances by iconic WWII aircraft such as the Avro Lancaster bomber, Supermarine Spitfires, and Hurricanes
- The airfield used is a temporary grass strip at Cosby, roughly 1050 meters long, operated specifically for the event with strict Prior Permission Required (PPR) procedures for aircraft arrivals
- The airfield has dedicated firefighting and medical services during the event
- The event attracts thousands of visitors and commemorates significant WWII anniversaries, such as the 80th anniversary of D-Day in 2024
This show is considered the largest WWII exhibition and reenactment event in the UK, combining ground and air displays to provide an immersive historical experience
. If you are interested in attending or participating, PPR bookings for aircraft fly-ins open on July 1, 2025, and the airfield operations are tightly controlled for safety and coordination
. In summary, the Cosby air show is part of The Victory Show, a major WWII battle reenactment and military vehicle exhibition with significant aerial displays, held annually in late August at Cosby, Leicestershire
