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RN Fleet Air Arm Museum, Yeovilton

Fleet Air Arm Museum, 

RNAS Yeovilton,  Ilchester,  Somerset,   United Kingdom

The image depicts an early model of an airplane, likely from the pioneering era of aviation.
Bristol Scout D (N5419)  ‐  photo by , ©www.mgaylard.co.uk.
Bristol Aeroplane Company
The Bristol Scout D (serial number N5419) is a historic British single-seat biplane aircraft, designed and built by the Bristol Aeroplane Company. It was one of the first single-seat fighters used by the Royal Flying Corps during World War I. The Scout D is renowned for its agility and speed, playing a significant role in early aerial combat and reconnaissance missions.
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Short S.27  ‐  photo by , ©www.mgaylard.co.uk.
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Short S.27  ‐  photo by , ©www.mgaylard.co.uk.
The original Short S27 was equipped with a Gnome rotary engine. This replica in the Fleet Air Arm Museum is fitted with a similar Gnome Le Rhone engine and representative propeller to illustrate the appearance of the aircraft in service.
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Short Brothers S.27  ‐  photo by , ©www.mgaylard.co.uk.
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Supermarine Walrus  ‐  photo by , ©www.mgaylard.co.uk.
The Supermarine Walrus was a British amphibious reconnaissance aircraft designed by R.J. Mitchell (yes — the designer of the Spitfire). It first flew in 1933 and served throughout WWII with the Fleet Air Arm, RAF, and Commonwealth navies. It was rugged, quirky, and famously unglamorous — but incredibly useful.
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Westland Dragonfly  ‐  photo by , ©www.mgaylard.co.uk.
The Westland Dragonfly was the first helicopter to enter Royal Navy service, built under licence from the American Sikorsky S-51. It flew from 1949 and served into the mid-1950s, marking the beginning of British naval rotary-wing aviation.
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Westland Wessex  ‐  photo by , ©www.mgaylard.co.uk.
The Westland Wessex is a British-built turbine-powered development of the American Sikorsky S-58 helicopter. It was produced by Westland Helicopters (now part of Leonardo S.p.A.) and served primarily with the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force, as well as several other military and civilian operators around the world.
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Westland Sea King HC4  ‐  photo by , ©www.mgaylard.co.uk.
Sea King HC4
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Grumman Martlet  ‐  photo by , ©www.mgaylard.co.uk.
The Grumman Martlet is the British name for the American Grumman F4F Wildcat, a rugged, carrier-borne fighter that entered Fleet Air Arm service in 1940–41 and proved a vital, reliable naval fighter in the Atlantic and Mediterranean theatres. It combined good low-speed handling and deck-landing qualities with heavy armament for its era.
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Vought Corsair  ‐  photo by , ©www.mgaylard.co.uk.
The Vought F4U Corsair is one of the most iconic American fighter aircraft of World War II and the Korean War, renowned for its distinctive inverted gull-wing design and outstanding combat performance.
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Supermarine Seafire F17  ‐  photo by , ©www.mgaylard.co.uk.
The Supermarine Seafire F17 was the final and most advanced variant of the Seafire series, which was the naval version of the famous Supermarine Spitfire, adapted for operation from aircraft carriers.
Hawker Sea Fury FB.11  ‐  photo by , ©www.mgaylard.co.uk.
The Hawker Sea Fury FB.11 was the definitive fighter-bomber variant of the Sea Fury series, representing the pinnacle of British piston-engine naval aviation.
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Supermarine Attacker  ‐  photo by , ©www.mgaylard.co.uk.
The Supermarine Attacker was the first jet fighter to enter operational service with the Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm (FAA), marking a significant transition from piston-engine to jet-powered naval aviation.
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HandleyPage HP.115  ‐  photo by , ©www.mgaylard.co.uk.
The Handley Page HP.115 was a groundbreaking British experimental aircraft, designed to test the low-speed handling characteristics of a slender delta wing configuration—key research for the development of future supersonic airliners, most notably Concorde.
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BAC 221  ‐  photo by , ©www.mgaylard.co.uk.
The BAC 221 was a pivotal British experimental aircraft, developed to test the high-speed handling and aerodynamic characteristics of the slender ogival delta wing design intended for the Concorde supersonic airliner.
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BAC 221  ‐  photo by , ©www.mgaylard.co.uk.
WG774
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Westland Sea King HC4  ‐  photo by , ©www.mgaylard.co.uk.
The HC4 was designed as a Commando troop transport and resupply helicopter, optimized for amphibious assault and support of Royal Marines operations. It could carry up to 28 fully equipped troops or cargo, making it a versatile asset for both combat and logistical missions.
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Westland Lynx HAS.3  ‐  photo by , ©www.mgaylard.co.uk.
The Westland Lynx HAS.3 was a versatile naval helicopter used by the Royal Navy, primarily in anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and maritime attack roles.
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Hawker Siddeley Sea Harrier FRS.1  ‐  photo by , ©www.mgaylard.co.uk.
The Sea Harrier FRS.1 (Fighter, Reconnaissance, Strike Mark 1) was the Royal Navy’s first operational VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) jet fighter, designed specifically for carrier-based operations. It played a pivotal role in British naval aviation, most famously during the Falklands War (1982).
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BAe Harrier GR.9  ‐  photo by , ©www.mgaylard.co.uk.
The BAe Harrier GR.9 (and its upgraded variant, the GR.9A) was the final and most advanced version of the Harrier II family used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the Royal Navy’s Joint Harrier Force. It represented the pinnacle of British V/STOL (Vertical/Short Take-Off and Landing) strike aircraft, optimized for close air support, reconnaissance, and precision strike missions.
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Hawker Siddeley P.1127  ‐  photo by , ©www.mgaylard.co.uk.
The Hawker Siddeley P.1127 and its development variant, the Kestrel FGA.1, were groundbreaking experimental aircraft that pioneered vertical/short take-off and landing (V/STOL) technology. These aircraft directly led to the iconic Hawker Siddeley Harrier family, the world’s first operational V/STOL jet fighter-bomber.
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Hawker Siddeley P.1127  ‐  photo by , ©www.mgaylard.co.uk.
The Hawker Siddeley P.1127 and its development variant, the Kestrel FGA.1, were groundbreaking experimental aircraft that pioneered vertical/short take-off and landing (V/STOL) technology. These aircraft directly led to the iconic Hawker Siddeley Harrier family, the world’s first operational V/STOL jet fighter-bomber.
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Yeovilton

Overview

Location and Size:
The museum is located at RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset, England. It is Europe's largest naval aviation museum, featuring four exhibition halls, over ninety aircraft, and more than 2 million records and 30,000 artefacts nmrn.org.uk+1.
Collection:
The museum houses an extensive collection of military and civilian aircraft, aero engines, models of aircraft and Royal Navy ships, and paintings and drawings related to naval aviation en.wikipedia.org.

Key Exhibits

Concorde 002:
The museum is home to the first British Concorde, which is on loan from the Science Museum. Visitors can board the aircraft and view its cockpit nmrn.org.uk+1. Aircraft Carrier Experience: This immersive exhibit replicates life on board an aircraft carrier, providing a unique and educational experience nmrn.org.uk+1.
Barracuda Live:
The Big Rebuild: This exhibit showcases the ongoing restoration of a Fairey Barracuda, offering visitors insight into the conservation process nmrn.org.uk.

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