Army Flying Museum

Our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant

We have joined the many other businesses and charitable organisations who have pledged their support for the Armed Forces community, a community that is extremely important to us. By signing the Covenant, we wish to highlight our commitment to supporting the military community and show how they are valued. We will do this by ensuring we fulfil the promises we have made.

We are an independent charity with limited resources, but are committed to supporting the military community in any way possible. Whilst the majority of our funding comes from earned income, fundraising and events, we work closely with the MoD, and members of the serving and veteran communities to help promote the work of, support the people and provide opportunities for those in the Armed Forces.

About us

The Army Flying Museum is located at Middle Wallop, Hampshire. The Museum tells the story of British Army Flying from the early days of military ballooning to the modern Army Air Corps. The collection was started in 1946 and first opened to the public in 1974.

The collection covers the five main branches of Army Aviation: Royal Engineers (1878 – 1912), The Royal Flying Corps (1912-1918), Air Observation Post Squadrons (1941 – 1957), the Glider Pilot Regiment (1942 – 1957) and the current Army Air Corps (1957- to date). Over 35 aircraft can be seen in the Museum. These range from a First World War biplane to a Huey Cobra attack helicopter, plus an example of every Allied glider used operationally during the Second World War.

There is an Archive of documents and images which are used for displays, exhibitions and research. The British Army Flying Memorial in the Museum grounds commemorates more than 5,000 that have died in the service of British Army flying from early pioneers to modern Army Air Corps.