RNAS Yeovilton

RNAS Yeovilton (HMS Heron) has been in operation for over 60 years and operates over 100 aircraft,
which includes the Sea Harrier FA.2, Lynx helicopter and the RN Commando force which operate the Sea King Mk4 helicopter.

The primary role at Yeovilton is to train new pilots to fly the Sea Harrier and Sea King.

RNAS Yeovilton covers over 1000 acres of airfield site and is manned by around 1650 service and 2000 civilian personnel.

You can view the operations at Yeovilton from one of the museums viewing galleries located within the museum building.

Aircraft you are likely to see include :

Westland Sea King HC4	BAe Jetstream T3
Westland Lynx HMA.8	Westland Lynx AH.7

Also based at Yeovilton is the Swordfish Heritage Trust which display vintage aircraft at Airshows all around the country.

Aircraft the Trust operate are:

Hawker Sea Fury	Fairy Swordfish	Hawker Sea Hawk

To visit the Swordfish Heritage Trust web site Click here