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SPONSORSHIP / APPEALS

Apache attack helicopters vital in Afghanistan and Iraq are the latest in a long line of aircraft commanded by soldiers; the Army in the air. However, the Army’s long history of “Flying Soldiers” started when, in the late nineteenth century, the army wanted to look over the hill to see what the enemy were doing on the other side and the simple answer was to go up in an observation balloon! Man lifting kites followed then airships and heavier than air machines as the army fought in the air through two world wars and on into the conflicts of the late twentieth and early twenty first century.

At the Museum of Army Flying the story of “Flying Soldiers” is told with over 35 historic examples of gliders, aeroplanes and helicopters on display along with dioramas, artifacts and models graphically telling the story of brave men, their machines, and life on the home front. The Glider Pilot Regiment, awarded nine Battle Honours and one hundred and ninety individual decorations during WW11, is particularly well represented with a unique collection of war time gliders on display. A definitive collection of artefacts, archive material, library documents, publications and ephemera, is also housed in the Museum, a testament to the bravery of men and their machines and a safe heritage for those who follow on behind.


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The most important fund-raising initiative ever undertaken by the Museum of Army Flying.

New building and archive space is badly needed to safeguard the heroic story of soldiers who fought for Britain in the air through two world wars and in conflicts in Aden, Borneo, Malaya, Northern Ireland, the Falklands, and the Gulf, and who now fight in Afghanistan.

The Museum (a registered charity depending almost solely on public support) has launched an appeal for much needed funds to preserve the heritage it currently guards and to find space to reflect the courage of current flying soldiers.

To complete the story we need to find £2.8 million – no small task but we aim to do this in time to recognize the formation of the Royal Flying Corps whose centenary falls on 13th May 2012.

Please help us by donating to our appeal, either by cheque made payable to: The Museum of Army Flying Appeal Fund at Museum of Army Flying, Middle Wallop, Stockbridge, Hampshire SO20 8DY or to make a donation by credit or debit card please contact our appeal administrator, Sue Grimshaw, on 01264 784421 or email: administration@flying-museum.org.uk

On behalf of our Flying Soldiers, thank you!

Sponsorship & Giving

The Museum of Army Flying is a registered independent charity accredited by the Museums Libraries and Archives Association. It depends almost solely for support on the general public. The Museum’s finances mainly come from visitors and what it can earn as an event venue. As a non for profit organisation all surplus income is reinvested and there are several ways in which you can help us.

Virgin Giving - Single or Online Donations

This is a simple and secure way of making a donation to help the Museum. Supporters can make single or regular donations using credit or debit cards- and can also use the site as a base to set up and promote their own fundraising activity in support of the Museum.

Donate to museum using the Virgin Giving website...

Gold, Silver & Bronze Sponsorship

A scheme for those corporations or individuals wishing to donate sums ranging from between £5,000 and £50,000 in order to secure a lasting memorial within the Museum. This may take the form of a named display area, exhibit, or panel.

For more details please contact the Business Manager:
Email: administration@flying-museum.org.uk
Tel: 01264 784421

Giving with the Society of Friends (SOFMAF)

The Society of Friends exists under the auspices of the Curator to help and support the Museum of Army Flying. SOFMAF can help by volunteering their time, expertise and through their annual subscription. Visit our Society of Friends page.

For a list of fundraising events which you may like to support please see our Events page.