Top Gun in open air showing at museum
Surrounded by aeroplanes, one of Hollywood's best loved aviation movies will be shown at RAF Museum Cosford next month.
The cult 80s classic will be the first shown as part of the museum’s new outdoor event scheme, which will see a huge 24ft inflatable screen erected alongside the VC10 and Hercules aircraft.
Film fans are encouraged to bring picnic chairs and blankets for their own comfort as the film will be screened outdoors on a grassed area. There is no allocated seating.
Visitors are also welcome to bring their own food and drink on the night, all drinks must be in plastic bottles or cans and no BBQ’s are permitted. Food will be available to purchase on site.
Ticket holders will also have exclusive after-hours access to the Museum’s Hangar 1 when gates open at 7pm.
RAF Museum Cosford Public Events Manager, Abi Betteridge said: “We are excited to be launching our first ever outdoor cinema event here at the RAF Museum Cosford with the screening of ‘Top Gun’.
"It’s such an iconic film and so fitting for us as a venue - where else can you watch a military movie surrounded by real military aircraft? We hope that a great movie, combined with the unique setting and all the added extra’s like our aircraft popcorn bar will create an enjoyable and memorable cinema experience for our visitors.
"Plus, if visitors have any suggestions as to what film they want us to screen next time, we would love to hear their ideas.”
Tickets for the September 23 showing are available now for £10 per person from rafmuseum.org/cosford
On the night tickets will cost £15. Doors will open from 7pm for an 8.30pm showing.
