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 Royal Navy 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. Programme Code Type of session Duration / Group Size 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. Programme Code Type of session Duration / Group Size 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 aircraft carrier. 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 Programme Code Type of session Duration / Group Size 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. Programme Code Type of session Duration / Group Size Po_H_P21 Presentation 1 hr / 50 max Aviation and Art Suitable for: The Fleet Air Arm 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. Programme Code Type of session Duration / Group Size 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 Somerset 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 Yeovilton, 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.