Fri, 17 Sept
|1 Centrifuge Way, Farnborough GU14 6GF, UK
Heritage open Days - Former RAF Institute of Aviation Medicine man carrying centrifuge - Farnborough
The Farnborough Centrifuge played a key role in aviation medicine research during its 64 year life (1955 - 2019). This is an opportunity to see this unique and impressive example of 1950's British engineering (Grade 2 listed) See below for more information.
Time & Location
17 Sept 2021, 11:00 – 16:00 BST
1 Centrifuge Way, Farnborough GU14 6GF, UK
Further Info
Opened in May 1955, the centrifuge was used to gain a better understanding of how 'G' affects the human body and to develop the countermeasures required to equip RAF front-line fast jet pilots with essential life-support systems.
The visitor will be able to see the man-carrying centrifuge capable of 30 revolutions per minute (equivalent to 9G) for manned experiments plus, to a limited extent, other parts, including the 'art deco' style staircase (unusual feature for a 1950's Government building) along with a look into the Plant Machinery Room.
With the agreement of the owners, Raintree Developments Ltd, The Farnborough Air Sciences Trust will be running a series of Covid-safe tours of this wonderful facility. Tours must be pre-booked and will last approximately one hour. Over 16's only.
Event Times
Friday 10 September: Pre-booked tours only 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00
Friday 17 September: Pre-booked tours only 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00
Booking Details
Pre-booking: Required
Booking Contact: Sue Adcock
Go to: http://farnboroughcentrifuge.org.uk
Booking opens: 26 July 2021 12:00 Booking closes: 17 September 2021 12:00
Access
Due to limited on-site parking it is essential that all visits are pre-booked. Note - booking closes 7th September for the 10th September tour and 14th September for the 17th September tour.
COVID-19 Considerations
This event will run in line with local & national government guidelines at the time of the festival.
Additional Information
Max 10 people per tour/session. 60 minutes Visitors will only be able to see part of the site - with the kind agreement of the owners, Raintree Developments Ltd, the Farnborough Air Sciences Trust (FAST) organises longer and more detailed visits for groups for which there is a a charge to include a souvenir booklet. Details will be available when you visit on Heritage Open Day.
Contact for the day: Sue Adcock 07847 391599
farnboroughcentrifuge.org.uk airsciences.org.uk
Directions
The building is accessed off the roundabout along ETPS Road and then left into de Havilland Road which leads into Centrifuge Way. Limited pre-booked parking available on site.
Organised by
Farnborough Air Sciences Trust