Behind the Scenes Tour

Name: Behind the Scenes Tour
Start: 2025-12-04T10:30:00+00:00
End: 2025-12-04T12:30:00+00:00
Location: Fleet Air Arm Museum

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Thursday, 4 December 2025

Time: 10:30 - 12:30
Venue: Fleet Air Arm Museum, Yeovilton, BA22 8HT
Price: £30.00 per person.

See conservation in action. Step behind the scenes at the Fleet Air Arm Museum and discover how the legacy of naval aviation is preserved.

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Are you passionate about aviation and the stories behind historic aircraft?

Join the Museum’s Principal Conservator of Naval Aircraft, David Morris, on an exclusive ‘Conservation in Action’ tour — a unique opportunity to see firsthand the intricate work involved in restoring and preserving iconic Fleet Air Arm aircraft.

This two-hour experience begins with an in-depth presentation, offering insight into the philosophy, methods, and decision-making processes behind major conservation projects. You'll then be guided through the museum's exhibition halls for a closer look at aircraft such as the WWII Corsair KD431, where meticulous paint archaeology has revealed original wartime camouflage beneath layers applied in the 1960s.

The tour finishes with a tour of the exciting rebuild of the only surviving Fairey Barracuda, DP872, in the Arthur Kimberley Viewing Gallery.

Thursday 4 December at 10.30 am.

Tickets are £30 per person.

Tours are strictly pre-booked only and limited to 10 people per tour. Museum Access is included on the day of your visit.