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Opened in 1955, the Farnborough centrifuge was the first machine in Britain able to test human subjects and their equipment under the effects of high-G without exposing them to the potentially fatal risk of actual flight.
Unique 1950s British engineering
For over 60 years, the Centrifuge remained at the forefront of research and training by the RAF Institute of Aviation Medicine. The only centrifuge designed and manufactured by British engineers, it is believed to be the oldest example in the world and has hardly changed from its original state.
Guided Tours
In conjunction with the owner, Raintree Developments Ltd, Farnborough Air Sciences Trust (FAST) can now exclusively offer comprehensive guided tours of this unique facility, not normally open to the general public.
Latest News
Centrifuge Closure
The centrifuge will be closed from 16th October 2024 for repairs. At the moment it seems very unlikely that…
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Latest Tour Dates
Please note that the centrifuge will be closed from 16th October 2024 for post burst pipe repairs. At the…
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A personal experience
Sue Adcock recounts her experience of being a Centrifuge subject and researcher.
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