Welcome to the Fly-In PPR Page for the 2025 Victory Show (30/31 AUG 25).

PPR Bookings for the 2025 Victory Show Are Now CLOSED

PPRs will not be accepted after the 1300hrs on 27th August 2025

PPR PROCESS

The process is simple, fill in the e-form at the bottom of the page, after reading through the airfield information below, you will be required to declare you have read the information before submitting.  When you submit the form you will receive a confirmation message to say it has been sent successfully.  Nearer to the event (approx 2 weeks prior), when we have an idea of all the timings, slot times will be issued and sent to you in a pilots notes briefing, we will endeavour to match your requested arrival and departures times as near to your request as possible. The receipt of this information is to be taken as your PPR granted and your permission to enter the Restricted Airspace (Temporary) (RA(T)).

SATURDAY 30TH – FULLY BOOKED FOR POST 1945 AIRCRAFT. LIMITED SPACE FOR PRE 1945 AIRCRAFT

NUMBER OF BOOKINGS.  GOOD AVAILABILITY FOR SUNDAY 31ST FOR ALL.

LANDING FEES AND TICKETING

Well there are no landing fees for use of the airfield, but you will need entry tickets into the event, unless your aircraft was built before 1945 then there is no charge for entry. Tickets are available in advance by visiting https://thevictoryshow.co.uk/index.php/buy-ticket-the-victory-show as well as camping facilities if your staying overnight. Tickets can be purchased on the day, but will be cash only. Ticket prices are

Adult Entry Advance tickets: £25.00 or £32.50 on the gate.
Children Entry (5-15 years) Advance tickets: £15.00 or £20 on the gate.
Children under 5 years: Free of Charge.
Family Ticket (valid for 2 adults and up to 3 children) Advance tickets: £85.00 or £105 on the gate.

VIP Tickets – with a range of options available Details available on the Victory Show Website. 

Tickets purchased on the day on arrival may be cash or card. Ideally, please have advance tickets with you, these will be checked at the control point, where on the day tickets can also be obtained. 

MAKE A WEEKEND OF THE SHOW

When the Sun goes down and the visitors return to the modern world, there is still lot’s going on at RAF Foxlands. If you fancy doning your glad rags, you can dance the night away in the 1940’s VE Day Dinner Dance on Saturday evening, with a limited number of tickets available, the evening event will feature its own evening Pyrotechnic Air Display and in the tent you can be entertained by the highly acclaimed D-Day Darlings.  With Camping available on site, or several hotels a short taxi ride away, there are options to stay and get fully emersed in this 20th Anniversary show!

Show Camping: CLICK HERE

Leicester Hilton : 4.6 Miles, 10 minutes by Taxi

Leicester Marriott: 4.3 Miles, 10 minutes by Taxi

Premier Inn (Braunstone): 5.4 miles 12 minutes by Taxi

NAV WARNING- LAA RALLY 25 LEICESTER AERODROME

Leicester Aerodrome is hosting the LAA Rally over the Saturday and Sunday of the Victory Show. It expected that GA traffic will be high in the area and specific approaches set up for Leicester to keep their traffic away from Cosby. Please note this will mean any aircraft requiring a refuel locally will not be able to use Leicester. The Mapping and information provided to LAA Rally participants is shown on the below, with all arrivals into Leicester being from the East and joining from the North, South and East of the site. Participants are being discouraged from arriving from the west to avoid Cosby and the RA(T). 

FOXLANDS FARM – AIRFIELD INFORMATION

3.1 Name and Address of Airfield

Foxlands Farm

Croft Road

Cosby

Leicestershire

LE9 1SG

W3W: SUBMIT.SLIM.TASK

Telephone: 07894 725340 (On the Day Contact Number: 07788 586557 – ATC)

E-mail: charles@r5airdisplays.co.uk

Web: www.thevictoryshow.co.uk

3.2 General

Foxlands Farm Airfield is a temporary unlicensed airfield and is not found within the UK AIP. It serves to support the event known as ‘The Victory Show’ for 4 days each year.

3.3 Airfield Location

3.3.1 The Airfield is located 2NM SE of Leicester City, within the district of Blaby and to the west of the village of Cosby and East of the village of Croft. The airfield does not have an established ATZ, however is protected by Restricted Airspace (Temporary) from SFC-3700ft AMSL with a radius of 3.5NM from point 523314N 0011234W. The RA(T) will be in operation for the key periods of operation in 2024.

3.3.2 Location of Airfield Reference Point:

Midpoint of Runway 01/19 LAT/LONG: 52°33′33″N , 001°12′28″W

3.3.3 Ordnance Survey Grid Reference: SP 538 959 GB

3.3.4 Aerodrome Reference Elevation: +229ft AMSL

3.3.5 Aerodrome Reference Code: 2B (2C through prior approval)

3.4 Runways

Cosby has a single grass runway orientated roughly 01/19. The runway is approximately 1050m long and 25m wide in its entirety, with the Northern end being slightly inclined on the first 300m facing south and is on slightly softer ground. The Northern Runway (01) is roughly aligned to 010°and Southern Runway (19) 190°. The Runway is not numbered and only has corner markers, however is clearly defined by low cut grass.

There is an internal access/egress route in the undershoot to the Northern end of the runway, with a marshalling team to stop vehicle crossing during take offs and landings and during display. They are linked to the Air Ground Operator by Radio.

3.5 Airfield Surfaces

The airfield is an all grass field with a grass length of 2-3 inches. Patches of grass may be thinner in some areas, with a clay base beneath. The airfield will become boggy and slippery when wet after moderate rainfall.

3.6 Taxiways

There are no marked taxiways on the airfield. All grass is considered as operating area and available for taxi operations.

3.7 Obstacles

Trees. Trees surround all three sides of the Northern End of the airfield, some trees are in excess of 100ft AGL, including on the approach to RWY 01 and RWY 19.

Fencing. Spectator Fencing will be in place to segregate the public from the airfield on the Western side of the field. Fencing is approximately 4 ft in height.

3.8 Engine Ground Running

Engine run ups should only be conducted in clear areas, as not to block or cause a hazard to other aircraft or the visiting public. Engine run ups on the runway should be avoided where possible to avoid runway occupation for longer than necessary.

Aircraft requiring an engine run up following any maintenance, testing etc and require the runway with a clear runoff, should consult the ACGS operator for a suitable time on the programme to allow the tests to take place.

Engine Runs in the hours of darkness will not be permitted.

3.9 Technical Support

Nil. Fuel is not available at Cosby, the nearest refuelling location is Leicester Airport 0116 2592360 or info@leicesterairport.com. There are no engineering facilities available at Cosby.

3.10 Fire and Rescue Cover

There are dedicated airfield firefighting vehicles present providing a CAT2 cover with CAT 3 capability in remission. Fire vehicles are located on the airfield with a mobile Fire Station present. All Firefighters are FA qualified, however additional medical services are also located on site. Fire cover remains H24 from Thursday until 10 minutes after the last departure on Sunday evening.

3.11 Air Traffic Services

Cosby Air Ground Radio will operate an Air Ground service, channel XXX.XXX with the Call Sign ‘COSBY RADIO’. They are contactable advance by e-mail charles@r5airdisplays.co.uk / 07894725340. On the Day the telephone number is 07788 586557.

3.12 PPR

All movements are subject to strict Prior Permission Required. In order to arrive or depart from Foxlands Farm, permission must be given in advance to allow operation within the RA(T) for Cosby. Automatic permission is granted on the issuance of a PPR Number. The PPR remains valid unless cancelled by the applicant or the FDD. All arrivals must be on the ground by 1130hrs L time on Saturday and Sunday, departures will open from 1715hrs, due to extended flying display. If running early and finishing early, aircraft will be released as soon as practicable.

3.13 Security

The airfield is on private land and during the event 24hr security is on site.

OPERATIONS

4.1 . Hours of Operation

Foxlands Farm is a Daytime only aerodrome, there is no lighting on the airfield. The last movements will be no later than Sunset +30mins and no earlier than 0900hrs. The airfield will close 10 minutes after the last scheduled movement on each day of operation. The Airfield will be closed between 1130-1430 hrs for Model Aircraft Flying, Flight Line Walk and Battle preparation. The Flying Display will then run from 1430 – 1715hrs on Saturday and Sunday.

4.2. Air Traffic Procedures

‘Cosby RADIO’ will operate on 130.680 (130.6750 MHz) for the duration of opening hours and will provide an Air Ground Communications Service (ACGS) only.

• Arrivals. All aircraft captains should aim to arrive at the time allocated to them by Air Traffic as part of their PPR confirmation. All aircraft should contact ‘Cosby RADIO’ when in range (5nm) and await further instruction. There will be peak times of operation on the airfield and it may be necessary to stop other activity prior to your arrival. All joins are to be flown at 1000ft on the Deadside.

• Engine Starts. All aircraft must call for a ‘Start’ permission prior to starting engines, to avoid any incidents with public, aircraft or vehicle movements.

• Departures. Non-Standard Departures are not permitted at this aerodrome. All departures will be straight-out. General circuit flying is not permitted at Cosby.

• Cancellations. If you need to cancel your PPR please contact the Air Ground Operator on the numbers above.

4.3 . Circuit for Arrival.

The standard circuit for Foxlands Farm will be 19 Right hand and 01 Left Hand (West). Aircraft should position to join on the dead side and inform ‘Cosby RADIO’. Circuit height for Foxlands Farm is 1000ft on the airfield QFE. Run and breaks will not be flown by GA Aircraft as part of the fly in.

4.4. Go Arounds

In the event of an unsuccessful approach, pilots are to go around and fly the circuit to make a further approach. If you do not believe your approach is working correctly, please make an early decision to go-around.

4.5. Vehicle Movements

Vehicles will operate on the airfield including Heavy Military vehicles and Armoured vehicles. All efforts to control vehicle movements will be made through the Event Safety Officer, Air Ground Services or the FDD, however Pilots are to keep a good look out when taxying. All operational vehicles will be fitted with Orange beacons. Only vehicles approved by the Event Organiser and/or Air Traffic are permitted onto the airfield.

4.6 .Personnel & Safety.

Only Personnel involved in the operation of the airfield and pilots of the aircraft shall be permitted ‘airside’. During Displays this will be limited to ‘Essential Personnel’ only, crews of visiting ‘Fly In’ aircraft shall not be permitted to return to their aircraft, without the permission of the Flying Display Director. Crews of these aircraft are to check in with the FDD at the ATC position prior to accessing the airfield. All personnel who are Airside should be in possession of and wear High Visibility Jackets or Tabards. Ear Defenders are also advised. There is a single access point to the airfield for personnel on foot, through the Airfield Control Point, next to the Fire Station.

4.7 .Aircrew Competency.

Cosby is a small and tight farm strip, which is surrounded by hedges and trees. It is essential that all pilots operating from the airfield are both experienced and competent with Grass Runway operations and have experience of operating from Farm strips. The Runway is maintained solely for the Victory Show event and whilst every step is taken to ensure the quality of the surface, grass thickness and spread will vary.

4.8 .Refuelling.

There are no Refuelling Services available at Cosby, refuelling on the airfield is not permitted for fly in in visitors. Display Participants may refuel by prior arrangement, through their own provision and shall be responsible for the safety and security of fuel supplies, refuelling operations and activities. Fuel must be stored away from public areas and in a safe place. Refuelling will only be completed where aircraft are parked at least 15m from the crows and with ARFFS present.

4.9 .Marshalling.

All visiting aircraft not participating in the flying display will be marshalled into their designated parking position.

4.10.Taxiing.

All grass areas on the airfield may be used for taxying, however please be aware that there may be parts of ground that are uneven. Due to the small size of the airfield, minimum power required for taxy is to be used. Also, when taxying near to public areas please be aware of the effects of prop or rotor wash on the public and infrastructure. 10m separation must be maintained from the public, from the nearest point of the aircraft to comply with CAP403.

4.11.Chocks and Tie Down.

The organisers of the event require all operators to ensure that they have sufficient and appropriate tie down equipment to secure their aircraft in the event of poor weather. The Organiser does not hold any tie down equipment and will not be accountable for any damage caused.

4.13.Hazards.

• Hedges. The airfield is surrounded by hedging particularly on the Southern end, this includes the undershoot and the eastern side of the field. Please note trees are also present in the undershoot.

• Fencing. A fence separating the spectators and the airfield is present to 4 ft in height.

• Limited Visibility. Due to the hedge row between the Large Display Aircraft Parking area and the GA Parking area, there is limited visibility between the two. Please use caution when taxying towards the runway.

• RWY 19 Approach. There is a large Tree (approx 100ft AGL) in the final approach to RWY 19 at the bottom corner of the Built Up Area.

• RWY 19 Final Approach Windshear. In the final stages of the approach we have had occasions of windshear in the final stages of the approach to landing. Please maintain a suitable and safe height to cross the trees and hedges.

• RWY 01 Final Approach – Trees. Trees border the edge of the airfield in the approach to RWY 01 at approx 75ft AGL.

• General Public. The site at Cosby is tight, the crowd area is to the western side of the airfield, please be cautious when landing and departing. In the event of a runway excursion, please do your utmost to steer away from the crowd area.

4.14. Meteorological Information.

There are no Meteorological services at Cosby. Met information will be limited to Wind and QFE (Actual) from the AGCS operator.

4.15. Accident and Incident Reporting.

All accidents and incidents will be reported in line with the mandatory CAA reporting requirements in addition to any other HSE required statutory reporting requirements.

4.16. Formation Landings and Take-offs.

Given the size of the site and runway and obstructions, formation landings and departures are not permitted at Cosby.