This week, year 1 and 2 children flew back in time on a trip to RAF Cosford tying into their current history topic - The History of Flight.

Throughout the day they explored the impressive aircraft displays. The children were amazed to see planes from all over the world from different periods of time.  From fighter jets to the iconic Spitfire, they read about where each aircraft was built and what it was used for. Attached to each aircraft were speakers for the children to listen to an old pilot conversation, where children used their imaginations to picture them working inside an old aircraft. Children took part in a pilot workshop where they got to dress up as pilots from different decades, discussing all the different pilots they had learnt about in school.

But the highlight for many was sitting in a real cockpit! With beaming smiles and hands on the controls, the children imagined themselves as brave, heroic pilots high above the clouds. 

Swan's visit to RAF Cosford was a fantastic way to bring history to life, giving the children the opportunity to experience the history and wonders of flight up close.   

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