Fleet Air Arm Museum
Fleet Air Arm Museum
Royal Naval Air Station
Yeovilton
Ilchester
Somerset
BA22 8HT
England
Website
Museum website
General enquiries
Education enquiries
Curatorial enquiries
Telephone
General enquiries
01935 840565
Education
01935 842620
Curatorial Division
01935 842611
Fax
01935 842630
The Fleet Air Arm Museum houses a very large and well presented collection of aircraft and memorabilia. Four display halls portray the development of Naval aviation from World War I to the Gulf War.
Venue Type:
Museum
The centrepiece of the museum is the 'Carrier' display, in which visitors are 'flown' inside a Wessex helicopter onto the flight deck of an aircraft carrier. Here they can examine the aircraft arranged on deck and follow a guided tour of the Carrier's 'island' - finishing up at FlyCo where all aircraft operations are controlled. In addition, the 'Leading Edge' gallery contains a Concorde prototype and examples of several post-war research aircraft. Across the road from the Museum, is Cobham Hall and it houses the Museum's extensive reserve collection not currently on display and is open to visitors on a few days each year.
Collection details
Archives, Aviation, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Land Transport, Maritime, Personalities, Weapons and War
Key artists and exhibits
- Naval aviation history
- Wessex helicopter
- Concorde prototype
- Holds number of aircraft that are the only surviving examples of their type.
Film Night
- 16 May 2014 7:30-10pm
Rare films to be screened at the Fleet Air Arm Museum.
Among the many thousands of records and artefacts at the Fleet Air Arm Museum are 775 films and videos some dating back to 1918.
As part of the national Museums at Night initiative, the Fleet Air Arm Museum’s Curatorial Department has decided to screen some of these films on the evening of Friday 16th May, commencing at 7.30pm
This is a rare opportunity to see archive films of fleet Air Arm activity from the 1930s through WW2 to jets and helicopters. Seeing the old aircraft and ships in action brings them to life in a way which no static display can ever match.
Bar and restaurant open from 5.30pm. Tickets cost £5.00 for film only or £12.50 for film and supper. Tickets available on line from www.fleetairarm.com, in the Museum Ticket Box or on the door.
Suitable for
- 16-17
- 18+
Admission
£5 (per person) - film only
£12.50 (per person) - film & supper
Website
http://www.fleetairarm.com/event/52.aspx
International Radio Control Air Show
- 25 — 26 May 2014 10am-5pm
This two day International Radio Controlled helicopter competition, which showcases the best radio controlled flying displays from around the world, will come to the Fleet Air Arm Museum on Sunday 25th (Qualification Day) & Monday 26th May (Finals Day).
Throughout the Museum there will be traders and experts in the field of radio controlled aircraft, to give help and advice to modellers of all levels of experience.
Normal Museum admission prices apply and there is no additional cost to see the Show. Tickets available online from the Museum's website.
Those wishing to enter on Sunday 25th by making a Gift Aid donation, will be able to re-enter on Monday 26th, free of charge.
Suitable for
- Any age
- Family friendly
Admission
Normal Museum entry prices apply and there is no additional cost to see the show.
Tickets for the event are available on line through the Museum’s website, or from the Museum shop.
Website
http://www.fleetairarm.com/event/35.aspx
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