an opportunity to see this unique and impressive example of 1950's British engineering (Grade 2 listed)
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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)
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 Room.
Friday 20 September: Tours at 1100, 1215, 1345, and 1500
Pre-booking: Required
ONLY available for pre-booked tours for age 16+. Note limited on-site parking.
Booking Contact: Sue Adcock
Call: 01252 375050
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Booking opens: 6 August 2019 10:00
Booking closes: 17 September 2019 16:00
Due to limited on-site parking it is essential that all visits are pre-booked.
Max 10 people per tour/session. 45 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) will be organising longer and more detailed visits for groups later in the year for which there will be a charge to include a souvenir booklet. Details will be available when you visit on Heritage Open Day. Contact for the day: Sue Adcock
airsciences.org.uk
The building is accessed off the roundabout along ETPS Road and then left into de Havilland Road which leads into Centrifuge Way.