Spanning the years 1878 - date the collection covers the five main branches of Army Aviation: Royal Engineers, The Royal Flying Corps, Air Observation Post Squadrons the Glider Pilot Regiment and the current Army Air Corps. The Army Flying Museum is a charity and we depend on supporters like you.

Help us to care for and display our collections and inspire visitors of all ages to build an understanding of flight, war and conflict and how these events shape our world.The Museum holds an extensive collection charting over 100 years of the British Army in the air. With over 35 fixed wing and rotary aircraft on display, the Museum is the perfect place to explore the fascinating history of army aviation.

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Jan 13, 2022

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Great place to visit, value for money, lots of interactive displays to keep younger kids attention and older kids interested/learning. We especially enjoyed being able to climb into a real helicopter. Great friendly staff and sanitising stations dotted all around!

Marie Grainger

Nov 21, 2021

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I had a lovely afternoon at the museum there's lots of interesting things to see. The staff were nice and it's a good price to go in and the cafe was good to stop for a drink and something to eat .Definitely will be going again soon

Thomas Berwick

Sep 18, 2021

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An interesting insight into the Army air corps and associated units, from their inception to the present day. Was pleasantly surprised how different it, to other RAF museums.

Colin Browne

Sep 11, 2021

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New facilities and exhibition spaces since last visit many years ago. Good layout and unique exhibits on two levels across two main halls. On site cafe with good viewing area of active airfield although the army air corp weren't very active the day we visited!

David Rees

Sep 11, 2021

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Good place for kids (adult & youngsters). Annual free re-entry ticket £14.00 for adults. Enough here to keep even the easily bored occupied for a couple of hours. Currently good Covid precautions in place.
Well set out history of Army Flying with interesting descriptions to go along with the many exhibits. Sounds effects played by speakers throughout give a good atmosphere.
Interesting history of medals & awards too.
Plenty to look around with a wide variety of airplanes & helicopters in the two hangers - again with good info to tell their story.
The car park and the cafe on site overlook

Samantha Kettle

Aug 28, 2021

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Only stopped at the Apache Cafe.
Did not go into the museum itself.
Food tasty. Good choice.
Selection of coffee & teas.
Cold drinks
Staff friendly and helpful.

Ian Jordan

Aug 17, 2021

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Good value for money and some excellent static displays.
There's a good a/v show that runs frequently and some of the static displays are very good, including the Horsa and Hamilcar gliders, which are rarities. There's a wealth of information, and it's really well laid out, with some great sound effects of helicopters as you tour the exhibits.
Having visited with teenage boys, some more interactive exhibits would have been a welcome addition, such being able to climb into more cockpits. Also a flight simulator or two. Some exhibits of weaponry would not go amiss, ditto stories of armed conflicts

Michael Dickinson

Jul 25, 2021

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If you like the military and flying this is probably awesome. If you are mildly interested it can be a fun few hours, especially for children. There are a lot of items, exhibits and information to take in. But it's not entirely logically laid out or easy to identify what's important and what isn't.

William Willis

Jul 21, 2021

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Last visit was about 6 years ago. Called in passing to see what changes had been made. Better layout in the second hanger. Well recommended for the aviation enthusiast.

Katie Cook

Jul 17, 2021

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Had a lovely time taking my nephew. He enjoyed it alot and there was lots for him to look at. Also interesting for us. Felt very safe with their covid precautions. Also, totally worth it for year annual passes!!

Julie Frances Gerber

Jul 05, 2021

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Great museum, worth a visit , more to see than one thinks when passing by, hope you get to visit Rob , been waiting so long , I first visited the museum, 15 years ago

Eileen Laing

Jun 22, 2021

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This is an amazing museum. I highly recommend a visit. I learned so much and there is so much to see. IFor example, I never realised the vital role that gliders played in WW2 nor the amount that they carried ! The exhibits are excellent, and the information given about each is most interesting and very informative.

Terry Davis

Jan 16, 2020

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What a fantastic day! I didn't realise there was so much in there! my 2 children aged 13 and 15 really enjoyed their time. Sound and light show was fab but stand in the circle!

Grham Belfall

Sep 25, 2019

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Brilliant museum better now that the exhibits have been rearranged a really great museum we will definitely have to come back again soon

Tony Robinson

May 31, 2019

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What an excellent museum. A must for anyone who is into aviation, or military history. The views over the fields and woods are marvellous. I have driven past the road sign many a time,gald I followed it this time.

Emma Wernham

Apr 13, 2019

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Lovely place to take children to with so much history to see. My girls love coming here. They also love the hunts around the museum and the craft sessions. The ladies that do the craft sessions are lovely and so very helpful interacting with all the kiddies- it really adds to the visit. The revamp looks great. The outdoor play area is also great for the kiddies to do play role in the helicopter and aeroplane. Worth a visit!

Joe Scicluna

Apr 04, 2019

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A wonderful tribute to the aviators who have done so much for our country. The displays are excellent and it's great for everyone, young and old, to be able to get so close to so many aeronautical icons.