HQ Function

The site serves as the museum's primary exhibition space, repository for its collection, and center for educational and visitor services, dedicated to preserving and showcasing British naval aviation heritage.

Notable Features:

Four main exhibition halls, the immersive 'Aircraft Carrier Experience', Concorde 002 prototype, an extensive collection of over 90 historic naval aircraft, public access to restoration workshops, an archive, and a research centre.

Work Culture:

The work environment fosters a dedication to historical preservation, education, public engagement, and a shared passion for aviation and naval history. Staff and volunteers collaborate to maintain the collections and deliver a memorable visitor experience.

HQ Significance:

As the foremost museum dedicated to the Fleet Air Arm, it plays a crucial role in preserving the rich history of Royal Navy flying operations and honoring its personnel. Its co-location with an active military airbase, RNAS Yeovilton, enhances its authenticity and importance.

Values Reflected in HQ: Commitment to preservation of heritage, education for all ages, remembrance of naval sacrifices and achievements, innovation in museum exhibition, and service to the public.

Location:

While physically based in the UK, the Fleet Air Arm Museum's collection and narratives hold global significance, detailing the worldwide operations of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm. The museum attracts an international audience and engages in collaborations with global institutions for research and exhibitions. Its digital archives and online presence further extend its educational reach internationally. As a key site within The National Museum of the Royal Navy, it contributes to a wider mission of presenting British naval history to a global audience.

Street Address:

RNAS Yeovilton

City:

Ilchester, Yeovil

State/Province:

Somerset

Country:

United Kingdom