Cosford, Shropshire
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| Cosford | |
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Cosford shown within Shropshire |
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| Population | 3,042 |
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| OS grid reference | |
| District | Bridgnorth |
| Shire county | Shropshire |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Postcode district | WV7 |
| Dialling code | 01902 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Shropshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| European Parliament | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | The Wrekin |
| List of places: UK • England • Shropshire | |
Cosford is a village in Shropshire, England. It lies between the town of Shifnal and the large village of Albrighton. It has a railway station and from spring 2008 a direct train service to London is expected to be provided by Wrexham & Shropshire.
The village is dominated by RAF Cosford, now known officially as DCAE Cosford. It is also the home of one of the sites of the Royal Air Force museum.

