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Fleet Air Arm Museum

@fleetairarmmus

Europe's largest naval aviation Museum. Go on-board Concorde and see the award winning Aircraft Carrier Experience. The thrill is being there.

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๐ŸŽ‰ Today, 28 May, weโ€™re celebrating 61 years of the Fleet Air Arm Museum! ๐Ÿ›ฉ๏ธ For over six decades, the museum has been a leading light in preserving and sharing the story of naval aviation. Thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way! bit.ly/3Sa1N5U

๐ŸŽ‰ Today, 28 May, weโ€™re celebrating 61 years of the Fleet Air Arm Museum!

๐Ÿ›ฉ๏ธ For over six decades, the museum has been a leading light in preserving and sharing the story of naval aviation. 

Thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way!

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๐Ÿ“† #OnThisDay - 28 June 1917 โœˆ๏ธ On 28 June 1917, Flight Commander Rutland made the first-ever aircraft launch from a Royal Navy cruiserโ€™s gun turret โ€” HMS Yarmouth. bit.ly/3Sa1N5U ๐Ÿ“ท Sopwith Pup - Rutland, Yarmouth, Sopwith Pup N6453 - Repulse

๐Ÿ“† #OnThisDay - 28 June 1917 

โœˆ๏ธ On 28 June 1917, Flight Commander Rutland made the first-ever aircraft launch from a Royal Navy cruiserโ€™s gun turret โ€” HMS Yarmouth.

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๐Ÿ“ท  Sopwith Pup - Rutland, Yarmouth, Sopwith Pup N6453 - Repulse
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๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Suit up and take off on a time-travelling mission! ๐Ÿช– Donโ€™t miss the chance to meet a "WW2 Corsair pilot". Experience live performances, hands-on kit, and a front-row seat to history ๐Ÿ“… 26-30 May โฐ 11:00am, 12:30pm & 2:00pm ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Free with museum entry bit.ly/3Sa1N5U

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๐ŸŽถ Who recognises this one? Catch Martin, this half term and discover what it was like to fly in the age of heroes. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 26-30 May โฐ 11:00am, 12:30pm & 2pm ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Free with museum entry bit.ly/3Sa1N5U

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โœˆ๏ธ Our Corsair pilot half term event is coming to an end, don't miss your opportunity to step into the boots of a wartime aviator! ๐ŸŽฏ Discover what it was like to fly in the age of heroes. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 26-30 May โฐ 11:00am, 12:30pm & 2pm ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Free with museum entry bit.ly/4iu0hX2

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๐Ÿซก This #VolunteersWeek, weโ€™re saluting the legends who help keep our stories flying. โœˆ๏ธ From cockpits to conversations, theyโ€™re the heart of the museum. Thank you for your time, your knowledge, and your passion. ๐Ÿš You make this place the ace it is.

๐Ÿซก This #VolunteersWeek, weโ€™re saluting the legends who help keep our stories flying.

โœˆ๏ธ From cockpits to conversations, theyโ€™re the heart of the museum. Thank you for your time, your knowledge, and your passion.

๐Ÿš You make this place the ace it is.
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๐ŸŽ This Fatherโ€™s Day, give Dad the gift of adventure and let him explore the thrill of flight. โœˆ๏ธ Full years unlimited entry ๐Ÿš 4 exhibition halls, packed with aviation history ๐Ÿ›ฉ๏ธ Over 90 aircraft including the first British Concorde ๐Ÿ‘‰ & more! bit.ly/4bLQzwW

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๐Ÿ“† #OnThisDay - 6 June 1944 The Fleet Air Arm flew from UK bases & escort carriers, shielding the fleet from U-boats & E-boats. Aircraft spotted gunfire, struck ships & patrolled 24/7. 32 FAA aircrew gave their lives. ๐Ÿ” bit.ly/3Sa1N5U ๐Ÿ“ท RMM 1982/45/1/80

๐Ÿ“† #OnThisDay - 6 June 1944

The Fleet Air Arm flew from UK bases & escort carriers, shielding the fleet from U-boats & E-boats. Aircraft spotted gunfire, struck ships & patrolled 24/7. 32 FAA aircrew gave their lives. 

๐Ÿ”  bit.ly/3Sa1N5U

๐Ÿ“ท RMM 1982/45/1/80
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๐Ÿ“† #OnThisDay 7 June 1915 Rex Warneford VC became the first airman to shoot down a German Zeppelin in mid-air. He survived enemy fire, flipped his plane in the explosion, crash-landed, repaired it, and escaped. A hero remembered. ๐Ÿ” Plan your visit: bit.ly/3Sa1N5U

๐Ÿ“† #OnThisDay 7 June 1915

Rex Warneford VC became the first airman to shoot down a German Zeppelin in mid-air. He survived enemy fire, flipped his plane in the explosion, crash-landed, repaired it, and escaped.

A hero remembered.

๐Ÿ” Plan your visit: bit.ly/3Sa1N5U
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โœˆ๏ธ Spend a serene Sunday at Fleet Air Arm Museum ๐Ÿš Stroll through spaces filled with legendary aircraft, read stories of courage & navigate our aircraft carrier experience ๐Ÿ›ฉ๏ธWith four exhibition halls & over ninety aircraft, every corner is a adventure ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ bit.ly/3Sa1N5U

โœˆ๏ธ Spend a serene Sunday at <a href="/FleetAirArmMus/">Fleet Air Arm Museum</a>

๐Ÿš Stroll through spaces filled with legendary aircraft, read stories of courage &amp; navigate our aircraft carrier experience

๐Ÿ›ฉ๏ธWith four exhibition halls &amp; over ninety aircraft, every corner is a adventure

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ  bit.ly/3Sa1N5U
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โš“๏ธ Still searching for the perfect Fatherโ€™s Day gift? If Dadโ€™s an aviation enthusiast, weโ€™ve got something heโ€™ll treasure. ๐Ÿงญ Our shop is packed with gifts that celebrate the spirit of naval heroes. Shop online or onsite for a gift he wonโ€™t forget bit.ly/4cR1Qfq

โš“๏ธ Still searching for the perfect Fatherโ€™s Day gift?

If Dadโ€™s an aviation enthusiast, weโ€™ve got something heโ€™ll treasure.

๐Ÿงญ Our shop is packed with gifts that celebrate the spirit of naval heroes.

Shop online or onsite for a gift he wonโ€™t forget

bit.ly/4cR1Qfq
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โœˆ๏ธ Love history? Come and live it. Explore iconic aircraft, wartime stories, and engineering brilliance. And with our expert volunteers on hand, youโ€™ll hear the tales behind the tail fins. ๐Ÿ“ Yeovilton | ๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Free parking | โฐ Wed - Sun, 10am - 4:30pm ๐Ÿ” bit.ly/3Sa1N5U

โœˆ๏ธ Love history? Come and live it.

Explore iconic aircraft, wartime stories, and engineering brilliance.

And with our expert volunteers on hand, youโ€™ll hear the tales behind the tail fins.

๐Ÿ“ Yeovilton | ๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Free parking | โฐ Wed - Sun, 10am - 4:30pm

๐Ÿ” bit.ly/3Sa1N5U
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Aircraft that carry a number 13 were often feared to be jinxed. To dispel the bad luck, a black cat would be carried on board In WW1, RNAS Airship SS-13 carried a black cat mascot was carried on all flights The cat mascot resides in Hall 1 bit.ly/3Sa1N5U #Friday13

Aircraft that carry a number 13 were often feared to be jinxed. To dispel the bad luck, a black cat would be carried on board

In WW1, RNAS Airship SS-13 carried a black cat mascot was carried on all flights

The cat mascot resides in Hall 1

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#Friday13
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โœˆ๏ธ This Fatherโ€™s Day, bring out the big wings! From fast jets to formidable carriers, the Fleet Air Arm Museum celebrates the might of naval aviation Bring the dad who taught you how to aim high & show him a hangar full of heroes who soared even higher bit.ly/3Sa1N5U

โœˆ๏ธ This Fatherโ€™s Day, bring out the big wings!

From fast jets to formidable carriers, the Fleet Air Arm Museum celebrates the might of naval aviation

Bring the dad who taught you how to aim high &amp; show him a hangar full of heroes who soared even higher

bit.ly/3Sa1N5U
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๐Ÿ’™ Happy Father's Day! Today, we honour all the incredible fathers, grandfathers, and father figures in our lives. Weโ€™re especially thinking of those whoโ€™ve served, and continue to serve, balancing the demands of duty with the challenges of fatherhood. bit.ly/3Sa1N5U

๐Ÿ’™ Happy Father's Day!

Today, we honour all the incredible fathers, grandfathers, and father figures in our lives.

Weโ€™re especially thinking of those whoโ€™ve served, and continue to serve, balancing the demands of duty with the challenges of fatherhood. 

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๐Ÿ›ฉ๏ธ This August, we're celebrating PIONEERS at Fleet Air Arm Museum! ๐Ÿ Tuesdays: Zoolab animal flyers ๐Ÿงฑ Wednesdays: Brick-built aircraft ๐Ÿ”ฅ Thursdays: Explosive engine shows Big ideas, bold experiments & hands-on fun, free with admission. bit.ly/3GRl3Rf

๐Ÿ›ฉ๏ธ This August, we're celebrating PIONEERS at Fleet Air Arm Museum!

๐Ÿ Tuesdays: Zoolab animal flyers
๐Ÿงฑ Wednesdays: Brick-built aircraft
๐Ÿ”ฅ Thursdays: Explosive engine shows

Big ideas, bold experiments &amp; hands-on fun, free with admission.

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๐Ÿ—“๏ธ On 17 June 1915, hero pilot Rex Warneford VC died in a crash, just 10 days after downing the first Zeppelin. His kit toured Britain to raise funds for troops, who asked for thin underwear, handkerchiefs & short drawers to cope with the Aegean in July. bit.ly/3Sa1N5U

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ On 17 June 1915, hero pilot Rex Warneford VC died in a crash, just 10 days after downing the first Zeppelin.

His kit toured Britain to raise funds for troops, who asked for thin underwear, handkerchiefs &amp; short drawers to cope with the Aegean in July.

bit.ly/3Sa1N5U
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๐Ÿงญ Step back in time and take your time doing it We offer a relaxed, accessible experience with plenty of places to sit, pause, and enjoy ๐Ÿš— And yes, free parking makes it even easier! ๐Ÿ“Yeovilton | ๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Free parking | โฐ Wed to Sun, 10am until 4:30pm ๐Ÿ” bit.ly/3Sa1N5U

๐Ÿงญ Step back in time and take your time doing it

We offer a relaxed, accessible experience with plenty of places to sit, pause, and enjoy

๐Ÿš— And yes, free parking makes it even easier!

๐Ÿ“Yeovilton | ๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Free parking | โฐ Wed to Sun, 10am until 4:30pm

๐Ÿ” bit.ly/3Sa1N5U
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#WorldMusicDay ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ "Daisy! Daisy!" Fairey! Fairey! Give me your answer do: What is wrong with my Barracuda Two ? Dive-bombing has strained my structure โ€” I've got a stressed skin rupture, The rivets pop along the top and one of them might hit you! ๐Ÿซข bit.ly/3Sa1N5U

#WorldMusicDay

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ "Daisy! Daisy!" 
 
Fairey! Fairey! Give me your answer do: What is wrong with my Barracuda Two ?
Dive-bombing has strained my structure โ€” I've got a stressed skin rupture, 
The rivets pop along the top and one of them might hit you!

๐Ÿซข

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๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Visit once, come back all year With an annual pass, you can return as often as you like, perfect for quiet afternoons and leisurely strolls through four fascinating halls ๐Ÿ“ Yeovilton | ๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Free parking | โฐ Wed - Sun, 10am - 4:30pm ๐Ÿ” bit.ly/3Sa1N5U

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Visit once, come back all year

With an annual pass, you can return as often as you like, perfect for quiet afternoons and leisurely strolls through four fascinating halls

 ๐Ÿ“ Yeovilton | ๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Free parking | โฐ Wed - Sun, 10am - 4:30pm

๐Ÿ” bit.ly/3Sa1N5U