About this museum
FAST at Farnborough guards the birthplace of British aviation science — Cody, the RAE, wind tunnels — with sit-in Harrier, Puma and Lynx airframes and flyable simulators, all free entry.
Listed inventory: 16 airframes.
Weekends; the second-hand aviation bookshop is a known wallet hazard.
- “A wonderful place to see for any aviation enthusiast, knowledgeable staff and a prized collection!”— Riaan VH
- “Lovely day out for the family. Loads of interesting bits to see and knowledgeable, friendly staff.”— Tom Webb
- “Lovely little museum with a very nice collection of aviation related pieces. Everything from complete planes to a slide rule and everything in between. I particularly liked the wind tunnel models. Free entry and the option to donate £6 if you want to.”— Kevin Williamson
Public map reports · excerpted for reference · not reviews collected by this gazetteer
The collection in profile
11 types held here that we have drawn and built in 3D. Choose one to turn it over, or see all 127 in The Hangar.
Frequently asked
How much does Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum cost?
General admission is free. Check the museum's current prices before travelling.
Which aircraft can you see at Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum?
The listed collection includes English Electric Lightning T.5 (XS420), GAF Jindivik (ZJ496), Hawker Siddeley Harrier T.4 (XW934), Hawker Hunter T.7 (WV383), Hawker Hunter T.7 (XL563). Aircraft move between displays, so confirm current holdings before travelling.
Does Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum have parking or a cafe?
Parking is recorded on site; a cafe or restaurant is recorded. Check current facilities with the museum before travelling.
Airframe checklist
Tick them off as you go. Identities are as held in the gazetteer survey — verify against the museum’s own labels if something has moved.
| Type | Identity | |
|---|---|---|
| Aérospatiale SA 330E Puma | XW241 | |
| Concorde fatigue-test airframe section | 006 | |
| English Electric Canberra B(I).6 nose | WT309 | |
| English Electric Lightning T.5 | XS420 | |
| Folland Gnat T.1 | XP516 | |
| GAF Jindivik | ZJ496 | |
| Hawker Hunter T.7 | WV383 | |
| Hawker Hunter T.7 | XL563 | |
| Hawker Siddeley Harrier T.4 | XW934 | |
| Hawker Siddeley Trident 3 cockpit | G-AWZI | |
| Northrop Chukar D.2 | ZG631 | |
| SEPECAT Jaguar B | XW566 | |
| Westland Lynx AH.7 | ZD280 | |
| Westland Lynx HAS.2 | XZ166 | |
| Westland Scout AH.1 | XP848 | |
| Westland Wasp HAS.1 cabin section | XV631 |
Inventory last verified 2026-10-08: source 1 · source 2. Aircraft move between sites; report corrections to the compiler.
Location & contact
- Address
- Trenchard House, 85 Farnborough Rd, Farnborough GU14 6TF
- Phone
- 01252 375050
- Website
- airsciences.org.uk/
- Gazetteer
- SE-06 · South East England · the situation map