The Army Flying Museum at Middle Wallop in Hampshire has launched its first ever crowdfunding campaign to help upgrade its popular ‘Helicopters in Action’ audio-visual display.
The campaign follows the successful installation of an Apache AH Mk.1 attack helicopter on permanent display in 2023, making the museum the only place in the UK where the public can view this formidable aircraft up close. The exhibit has proven a major draw, contributing to record visitor numbers in 2024/25.
While the Apache has already cemented its place as a standout feature of the museum, staff are now working to bring the surrounding exhibition space up to date with an immersive digital experience showcasing the development of the Army’s armed and attack helicopters.
The museum has teamed up with creative agency Ay-Pe to design the new display, with the Apache at the heart of the storyline. Half of the necessary funds have already been secured, including a £5,000 donation from the Army Air Corps Charity, giving the campaign a strong start.
Showcasing The Development of These Amazing Aircraft
Lucy Johnson, Chief Executive of the Army Flying Museum, said:
“It has taken over a decade for the Museum to install an Apache and we are delighted to have been the first museum in the UK to have done so.
“The next challenge of bringing our audio-visual display up to date and truly showcase the development of these amazing aircraft is really exciting and we can’t wait to see the finished product.
“We hope that our visitors and supporters will get behind this and help us to achieve our fundraising target and get themselves a limited-edition gift too!”
The campaign is offering a range of exclusive rewards for supporters, created by Runway25, a business founded by Army veteran and former Apache aircraft technician Tom Newey.
“As a former aircraft technician with 3 Regt AAC, I actually owe my business to the Apache and the opportunities that being part of the AHF gave me.
“A chance encounter in 2014 led to me starting the business that eventually became Runway25. As a company, we are honoured to be working with the Army Flying Museum to help them raise funds for the display of ZJ224 which is such a special aircraft in AAC history.”
How to Support
To find out more and support the campaign, visit the official page at:
https://armyflying.com/support-us/army-flying-museum-apache-ah-mk-1-display-fundraiser
The Army Flying Museum is located at Middle Wallop, just outside Andover, and recently won the Silver Award for Small Visitor Attraction of the Year at the Beautiful South Awards.