The museum
This museum occupies historic Farnborough aviation buildings and explains the origins of British experimental flying, the Royal Aircraft Establishment and the development of flight-test science. Visitors encounter aircraft, rockets, simulators and the technical equipment used in aviation research.
This museum occupies historic Farnborough aviation buildings and explains the origins of British experimental flying, the Royal Aircraft Establishment and the development of flight-test science. Visitors encounter aircraft, rockets, simulators and the technical equipment used in aviation research.
Its collection places particular emphasis on early flight at Farnborough, aviation scientific testing, experimental aircraft and British military aeronautics. The Farnborough Air Sciences Trust identifies a full-size Samuel Cody Flyer replica and static Harrier and Hunter aircraft. Public opening is principally weekends; cockpit and simulator access depend on the availability of trained volunteers.
The aircraft records are selected documented collection entries rather than a complete inventory. An aircraft may be temporarily away from the museum, held in storage, undergoing restoration, or represented by a replica or partial airframe. An unknown display status does not mean the aircraft can be seen during a visit. Confirm opening arrangements and specific aircraft access with the institution before traveling.
What defines the collection
early flight at Farnborough, aviation scientific testing, experimental aircraft and British military aeronautics
What to expect
The Farnborough Air Sciences Trust identifies a full-size Samuel Cody Flyer replica and static Harrier and Hunter aircraft. Public opening is principally weekends; cockpit and simulator access depend on the availability of trained volunteers.
What the museum holds
4 documented aircraft and exhibit records
The inventory below separates what the museum or its sources say the institution holds from the smaller set of aircraft histories already connected to the Air Archive.
- Hawker HunterOn Display
- BAe Harrier aircraftOn Display
- Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5 fighterOn Display
- Samuel Cody British Army Aeroplane No.1A full-size replicaUnknown
Open full museum-listed inventory (4 entries)
| Aircraft | Status | Identity |
|---|---|---|
| BAe Harrier aircraft | On Display | — |
| Hawker Hunter Hawker Hunter T.7 WV383 | On Display | — |
| Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5 fighter | On Display | — |
| Samuel Cody British Army Aeroplane No.1A full-size replica | Unknown | — |
Aircraft histories connected to this museum
These links connect museum holdings to aircraft histories already in the Trackpads Air Archive. They are not intended to imply that every museum aircraft has a dedicated archive profile yet.