Where is Fleet Air Arm?

Fleet Air Arm is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE13 7AR), in the parish of Alrewas.

How do I get to Fleet Air Arm?

The nearest railway station is Lichfield Trent Valley, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE13 7AR.

Is Fleet Air Arm free to visit?

Yes, Fleet Air Arm is free to enter.

How do I get to Fleet Air Arm?

The nearest railway station is Lichfield Trent Valley, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE13 7AR.

Memorials & monuments · East Midlands

Fleet Air Arm

In or near Harlaston.

Free admission

Fleet Air Arm — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Lichfield Trent Valley · 6.7 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Fleet Air Arm memorial in Lichfield, Staffordshire, the nearest railway station is Lichfield Trent Valley, located 6.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.

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Fleet Air Arm is a memorial located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Fleet Air Arm (FAA) is the naval aviation component of the United Kingdom's Royal Navy (RN). The FAA is one of five RN fighting arms. As of 2023 it is primarily a helicopter force, though also operating the F-35B Lightning II carrier-based stealth fighter jointly with the Royal Air Force. The RAF was formed by the 1918 merger of the RN's Royal Naval Air Service with the British Army's Royal Flying Corps. The FAA did not come under the direct control of the Admiralty until mid-1939. During the Second World War, the FAA operated aircraft on ships as well as land-based aircraft that defended the Royal Navy's shore establishments and facilities.

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As of 1 December 2013, the Regular Fleet Air Arm has a reported strength of 5,000 personnel, which represents approximately 20% of the Royal Navy's total strength (excluding Royal Marines). The Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Aviation & Carriers), the professional head (and also Rear Admiral Fleet Air Arm), is Rear Admiral Martin Connell as of February 2019. Under First Sea Lord Admiral Tony Radakin’s plans, the professional head of the Fleet Air Arm is set to shortly change to a one-star role, headed by a Commodore. Members of the Fleet Air Arm continue to be known as WAFUs. WAFU ("wet and f**king useless") is said to actually derive from "Weapon and Fuel Users", a stores category for…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 52.7296, -1.7299
County: Staffordshire
District: Lichfield
Parish: Alrewas
Postcode: DE13 7AR
Parliamentary constituency: Lichfield
Nearest railway station: Lichfield Trent Valley — 6.7 km

Sources

osm: node/1824123689 (ODbL)
wikipedia: Fleet Air Arm (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fleet Air Arm?: Fleet Air Arm is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE13 7AR), in the parish of Alrewas.
What is Fleet Air Arm?: Fleet Air Arm — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Fleet Air Arm?: The nearest railway station is Lichfield Trent Valley, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE13 7AR.
Is Fleet Air Arm free to visit?: Yes, Fleet Air Arm is free to enter.
How do I get to Fleet Air Arm?: The nearest railway station is Lichfield Trent Valley, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE13 7AR.

Plan your visit

Getting there & planning your visit

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