Building R133 [Transonic wind tunnel] at former Royal Aircraft Establishment site, O'Gorman Avenue, Farnborough - Rushmoor
Wind tunnel built in 1939 and modified in 1956. Externally the building is generally in good condition and actively maintained but some staining of concrete walls due to corroding reinforcement. Tours are given by appointment, but the future use of the building remains uncertain. Study exploring Farnborough's aviation heritage being commissioned from consultants.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- BUILDING R133 AT FORMER ROYAL AIRCRAFT ESTABLISHMENT
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade I
- List Entry Number:
- 1259586
- Local Planning Authority:
- Rushmoor
- Site Type:
- Industrial > Engineering industry site
Location
- Building Name:
- Building R133 [Transonic wind tunnel] at former Royal Aircraft Establishment site
- Street Name:
- O'Gorman Avenue
- County:
- Hampshire
- District / Borough:
- Rushmoor
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Aldershot
- Region:
- London and South East
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Fair
- Occupancy / Use:
- Vacant/not in use
- Priority:
- E - Under repair or in fair to good repair, but no user identified; or under threat of vacancy with no obvious new user (applicable only to buildings capable of beneficial use)
- Previous Priority:
- E
- Ownership:
- Commercial company
Contact Details
Rachel James 0207 973 3700
Next steps
Read more about this historic site on the National Heritage List for England