Hampshire Archives Trust has awarded a grant to The National Aerospace Library with Farnborough Sixth Form College for a research and training project. The project, called ‘Airfield to Archive: Championing the History of the Farnborough Airshow’ will launch later this year. A small group of Year 12 students will gain valuable hands-on archival experience in cataloguing the collection and later recording oral histories that explore the rich social history and legacy of the Farnborough Airshow.

The National Aerospace Library is located in the heart of the Farnborough Business Park at Farnborough Hub. Students will get to visit the archives and carry out a research project on their airshow collections. They will develop a range of skills that will introduce them to career pathways related to the archives and heritage sectors. This is an exciting collaboration that provides students with a unique opportunity to not only develop their understanding of Farnborough’s unique history, but also help preserve it for future generations.