History and Art Programmes

Naval Aviation: its Contribution to Modern Warfare Suitable for:

The capacity to project political and military power across the globe using naval airpower has had a determining effect Courses upon the course of 20th Century history. Air power is now an indispensable tool of warfare. This presentation uses History Undergraduates documents and photographs from the Museum’s archive to examine how technical progress has extended the range War Studies and capability of naval airpower and the consequences these changes have had upon military and political power.

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Po_H_P18 Presentation 1 hr / 50 max

Naval Aviation in World War I Suitable for:

The war in the trenches tends to dominate our perception of the First World War. In fact, the introduction of aerial Royal Navy Courses warfare, and the rate of technical advance it brought in its wake, changed the course of the war. This presentation History Undergraduates considers the military significance of the war in the air, its impact upon civilian populations and the way in which War Studies military advantage shifted with each technical advance.

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Po_H_P19 Presentation 1 hr / 50 max

Naval Aviation in World War II Suitable for:

Naval aviation fulfilled its military potential in the Second World War with the rise to predominance of the . Royal Navy Courses From the campaign for Norway and the attacks upon Taranto and Pearl Harbour to the great carrier battles of the Pacific History Undergraduates and the defeat of Japan this presentation examines the reach, scope and impact of naval aviation in World War II. War Studies

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Po_H_P20 Presentation 1 hr / 50 max

The Role of the Naval Aviation in the Post-war World Suitable for:

The role of Naval Aviation in the modern world is diverse and complex. At strategic and even tactical levels Royal Navy Courses naval airpower can achieve political, military and humanitarian objectives of global significance. This talk traces History Undergraduates the development and use of naval aviation in the post- war conflicts including the impact of jet power and the War Studies introduction of helicopters.

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Po_H_P21 Presentation 1 hr / 50 max

Aviation and Art Suitable for:

The Museum can offer art students a tremendous range of resources on various themes. This GCSE and A Level Art presentation looks at the ways in which aviation has influenced art and vice versa. It considers the use of aviation art in its various forms; as a narrative; as promotion or propaganda; as a technical record; for humour or nostalgia, or as an aesthetic object. We recommend that groups allow plenty of time to explore the Museum to draw, photograph or paint.

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PO_H_P22 Presentation 1 hr / 50 max Planning Your Programme Once you have booked to visit we will liaise with you to plan a worksheets available for you to photocopy if you wish your students to programme that will fit your requirements and timings, wherever use them in the exhibition halls. Please let us know whether you wish to possible. We encourage all teachers and group organisers to take use either of these services.Once your programme has been agreed we advantage of the free preliminary visit to help you plan your programme. will send you a copy for you to distribute to the adults attending the visit. The list of sessions contained in this brochure is not exhaustive; if you have different ideas for your programme do please suggest them to us. Costs: Other programmes for Post –16 groups Please see the enclosed sheet or the website for the cost of entrance to - please ask us for details: the Museum for education groups. Please note that although we keep Science Programmes, KS3 and GCSE our charges as low as possible we have to make a small extra charge for science sessions to cover the costs of resources. Leisure, Tourism, Business and Marketing, GCSE and A Level Investigating the Museum Halls Most group leaders also want to plan time to explore the exhibitions. If you wish to make a booking for a visit to the Museum please These can be self-guided or you may ask for the assistance of a Museum contact Tim Creegan or Julia Hodson on 01935 842620, email: Explainer (subject to availability) or Museum Guide. We also have [email protected] website: www.fleetairarm.com Planning Your Visit

Pre-Booking: This is essential for all groups to guarantee a pre-booked entrance rate. Please see enclosed sheet for prices. To book please phone the Museum’s Education Department on 01935 842620 or e-mail us at [email protected]. Your contacts are Julia Hodson (Head of Visitor Services), Tim Creegan (Education Officer) or Hilary Sketchley (Visitor Services). We will try to accommodate your group’s needs subject to prior notice and agreement. Opening Hours Between November and the end of March 10.00 until 16.30 Between April and the end of October 10.00 until 17.30 During the winter months, November to the end of March, the Museum is closed to the public on Mondays and Tuesdays. We are also closed on the 24th, 25th and 26th of December. Please contact us or check our website for definitive dates.

Payment Location of Site Payment can be made in cash, by cheque, credit card or invoice. The Museum is located on the B3151 just south of the A303 in If the latter, please ensure that the ticket box staff have FULL details of near Ilchester. The Museum is well signposted from the A303. the institution to be invoiced. If cash payment is to be made it greatly The Museum covers a site of about 3.5 hectares (4 aircraft hangers) so speeds up entry if groups pool their entrance fees before arriving at the you will need a minimum of 2-3 hours to see all the exhibitions. ticket box. Risk Assessment Accessibility / Disabled Visitors We recommend that leaders of visiting groups prepare a risk assessment We have successfully hosted many visits by groups with specific needs before the visit. Guidelines to assist you are available on request. and will do what we can to accommodate your group’s needs. The We offer all group leaders the chance to make a free preliminary visit to main entrance to the Museum is up a flight of stairs. There is a ground the Museum. level entrance for those who cannot easily manage these stairs. This is signposted and entrance is gained via a buzzer that alerts Museum staff. Free Staff Admission Most of the Museum is accessible to wheelchairs. We have a limited One member of staff may come in free for every 10 students. If you number of wheelchairs available for visitors’ use. Visitors with visual have students with special needs more free places may be allocated as impairments may have close, tactile access to the aircraft. For more appropriate. Please ask for details. details on the facilities and programmes available for your group please contact us. Lunch Facilities and Vehicle Parking Group Size and Supervision of Groups The restaurant is open to all visiting groups. Meals for large groups can be pre-ordered. Please ask for a menu and prices. Groups who bring There are no restrictions on the size of a visiting group but large groups their own lunches may use the large grassed picnic area in front of the will require special organisation that needs to be agreed with the Museum. If the weather is poor groups may use the Swordfish Centre, Education department before the visit.The care and supervision of group adjacent to the restaurant, if it is available. If it is not we will make every members is the responsibility of the teachers or the supervising adults effort to find you another room. We ask for your co-operation in leaving accompanying the party. Group leaders are expected to stay with their these areas tidy and free of litter. groups for any organised activity and are encouraged to get involved. There are spaces for up to 9 coaches in the main car park. If you are Although most young adults should not need constant supervision when using minibuses please park in the car parking area. All vehicle parking exploring the Museum halls, we do expect them to behave in an adult at the Museum is free. manner and respect Museum objects and, of course, other visitors. Should members of your group fail to behave responsibly we reserve the right to ask them to leave. Please ensure that all accompanying adults and group members are aware of their responsibilities.

The Education Department, Fleet Air Arm Museum, Box D6, RNAS , Somerset, BA22 8HT. Tel: 01935 842620 Fax: 01935 842630 Email: [email protected] Website: www.fleetairarm.com630 Email: [email protected] Website: www.fleetairarm.com Activities Workshops & Learning for all

Post 16 Learning programmes The Fleet Air Arm Museum is Europe’s largest naval aviation museum. The Museum holds a collection of aircraft, objects and stories that have worldwide technological and historical significance. Education and access are core to the Museum’s work.

The sessions listed in this brochure are designed to support teachers and students who wish to use the Museum as part of their studies.

We offer students access to the reserve collections, our archives, and learning sessions led by experts in engineering, history and museological studies. The emphasis of our programmes is upon practical and project based activities that provide a memorable learning experience.

We have a dedicated Education team who offer a customised service to ensure your visit programme meets your requirements and the learning needs of your students. � Science and Engineering & Museum Conservation Programmes

Combines well with a : The Race to Achieve Supersonic Commercial Flight Museum Tour. Suitable for:

A feat of engineering ahead of her time, Concorde 002, the British prototype, is on display at FAAM. ‘A’ Level Science pupils She is the focus for a case study that combines science with engineering, politics and everyday life. Engineering apprentices Aeronautical engineering Why travel at twice the speed of sound? What technologies are needed to build a supersonic aircraft? undergraduates How were the engineering problems solved and the project completed? How does Concorde differ from other aircraft? Why did the American and Russian competitive designs fail? Why is Concorde not in service today? Will commercial supersonic flight return in the 21st century?

Programme Code Type of session Duration / Group Size

PO_S_P1 Presentation 1 hr / 60 max

The Wright Brother’s Achievement Suitable for:

The Wright Brothers succeeded where so many others failed because of the thoroughness of their scientific ‘A’ Level Science pupils method, their methodical approach to design and their abilities as engineers. Engineering apprentices This presentation examines the extent to which the Wright Brothers relied upon earlier aviation pioneers, the Aeronautical engineering importance of their own discoveries and the science that underpinned their success. undergraduates

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PO_S_P2 Presentation 1 hr / 60 max

The Development of Flight in The 20th Century and its Future in the 21st Suitable for:

Presentation and active demonstration covering the most significant technical achievements in military ‘A’ Level Science pupils and civilian aviation set against their social and historical context. This talk reflects the significance of the Engineering apprentices contribution of engineers working in the West of now and in the future. Aeronautical engineering Programme Code Type of session Duration / Group Size undergraduates

PO_S_P3 Presentation 1 hr / 60 max

Pioneers of Flight Suitable for:

Talk and demonstration about the men who made significant contributions to aeronautical engineering from ‘A’ Level Science pupils Leonardo da Vinci to the time of the Wright Brothers, including Sir George Cayley, Lawrence Hargraves, Hiram Engineering apprentices Maxim, Octave Chanute and other leading aviation engineers of the 19th and early 20th century. Aeronautical engineering undergraduates The presentation looks at the technical contribution these pioneers made to the development of flight and the nature and extent of their experiments.

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PO_S_P4 Presentation 1 hr / 60 max

Aircraft Structures Suitable for:

Most modern structural approaches to engineering originated in the aircraft industry. This presentation spans Engineering apprentices the development of aeronautical structures from wire braced to advanced composite aircraft, and Aeronautical engineering introduces aircraft materials, jointing, and manufacturing methods. Examples outside aviation include modern undergraduates car structures, box girder bridges and sports equipment.

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PO_S_P5 Presentation 1 hr / 60 max

Conceptual Design Suitable for:

An entertaining presentation that considers how ideas are converted into practical engineering and how Engineering apprentices fundamental problems are solved. By the end of the presentation the audience will understand and be able to Aeronautical engineering use clear methods for insuring that they tackle engineering problems in a creative way. undergraduates Includes examples from the aviation and beyond, eg Stonehenge, Brunel’s ships, and the design of armoured fighting vehicles.

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PO_S_P6 Presentation 1 hr / 60 max Science and Engineering & Museum Conservation Programmes

Combine with: PO_S_AW9 Materials Science in Aerospace for a focused science programme Suitable for:

This presentation considers materials technology from the earliest aircraft structures made in wood, fabric and ‘A’ Level Science pupils wire to the latest composite aircraft constructed with materials such as Kevlar, glass fibre and carbon fibre. It Engineering apprentices takes a detailed look at design issues and ways of resolving them. Aeronautical engineering The Museum serves as an excellent resource to examine the use of these materials. undergraduates

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PO_S_P7 Presentation 1 hr / 60 max

Combine with: PO_S_P7 Materials for a focused science programme Suitable for: Students work in teams to research the use of materials in the aircraft, engines and objects on display in ‘A’ Level Science pupils the Museum. Engineering apprentices Aeronautical engineering Programme Code Type of session Duration / Group Size undergraduates PO_S_TW8 Technology Workshop 1 hr + / 30 max

Optics for Navigation and Combat Suitable for:

Working in small teams pupils design and build optical devices fundamental to aircraft and now being applied ‘A’ Level Physics to everyday technology such as cars and PCs. Construct a reflector gunsight, a head-up display and an aircraft carrier mirror landing aid. See these devices in the Museum. Museum worksheets available.

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PO_S_TW9 Technology Workshop 1 hr + / 30 max

Rotary Flight Suitable for:

Students work in pairs to design, manufacture and test rotor blades for a gyrocopter. A range of variables can ‘A’ Level Science pupils be tested, including number of blades, pitch, shape, weight and configuration. Engineering apprentices Aeronautical engineering Programme Code Type of session Duration / Group Size undergraduates PO_S_TW10 Technology Workshop 1 hr / 30 max

Tours of the Museum Halls – For Science, Engineering, History and Cultural Heritage Students Suitable for:

‘A’ Level Science pupils Tours for post-16 learners can be arranged to meet specific curriculum requirements. Subject areas include: Engineering apprentices The development of aviation from WW1 to the present day, Naval aviation, WW1, WW2, Concorde, aviation Aeronautical engineering technology in the west of England, and engines. undergraduates. Tours can be prepared to cover other subjects given sufficient notice. Royal Navy courses

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PO_S_GT11 Gallery Tours 45 mins - 1 hr / 20 max

Tour of Cobham Hall Aeronautical Hall Suitable for:

Cobham Hall holds the Museum’s extensive reserve collection of aircraft and aero-engines in a climatically ‘A’ Level Science pupils controlled storage facility. The collection includes several unique aircraft, most of the Museum’s helicopters and Engineering apprentices many rare and interesting engines. Cobham Hall makes an excellent case study for the care and preservation Aeronautical engineering of historic aircraft & machinery. Tours are led by an aircraft or engineering curator and will allow in-depth undergraduates. discussion, viewing and photographing of the collection. A small extra charge may apply. Royal Navy courses Museum / heritage courses Programme Code Type of session Duration / Group Size

PO_S_GT12 Gallery Tours 1 hr +

Tour of Cobham Hall Archive, Object and Document Stores Suitable for:

Cobham Hall provides the highest possible preservation standards for Museum objects. Tours can be Museum / heritage courses. arranged for groups wishing to see an example of best practice in the collection management of small objects, documents and clothing. A small extra charge may apply.

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PO_S_GT13 Gallery Tours 1 hr New Standards in Aircraft Conservation: The Corsair and the Martlet Suitable for:

The restoration of the Museum’s Chance Vought Corsair has proven a ground breaking project that has Engineering apprentices established new standards in Museum conservation. Whereas most industrial objects are stripped and Aeronautical engineering repainted with no regard to their past, the Corsair’s modern paintwork has been carefully removed to undergraduates. reveal its 1944 paint scheme. This process has revealed much about the history of the aircraft and wartime Museum / Heritage students manufacturing processes; information that would otherwise be lost.

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PO_S_P14 Presentation / Tour

Pilots’ Uniforms and Equipment Suitable for:

Real artefacts are used to demonstrate the development of pilots’ equipment since 1914. This demonstration is ESOL extremely popular with all ages because it provides a human perspective to the science of flight. For foreign Museum/Heritage studies language students it is an excellent introduction to the vocabulary of aviation. Royal Navy Courses Programme Code Type of session Duration / Group Size Engineering students

PO_S_P15 Talk / Demonstration 45 mins / 60 max

Design, Build and Test A Model Aircraft Suitable for:

Working in small teams students are set the task of designing and building a glider. Includes instruction from 1st year engineering Museum engineers and research time in the galleries. Propulsion systems are added and tested when gliders undergraduates and apprentices. are working successfully. Technical areas covered include: wing loading, centre of gravity, centre of pressure, basic aircraft stability and the effects of power.

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All day project with time spent in PO_S_TW16 Technology Workshop (full day) the Museum included. / 40 max

Carrier Technology Suitable for:

Discover the technologies employed to operate aircraft in one of the most dangerous environments in ‘A’ Level Science the world. This is a 3 part design challenge: teams must design and build a self-levelling launch platform, 1st year engineering a catapult and release mechanism and a stable model aircraft that can be launched from the moving deck undergraduates and apprentices. of an aircraft carrier.

Programme Code Type of session Duration / Group Size

PO_S_TW17 Technology Workshop (full day) 1 hr / 30 max