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