Historic Helicopters

17/09/2026

🚁 OPEN DAY – SATURDAY 19th September 🚁
We’re opening our hangar doors for a relaxed and exclusive look behind the scenes at Historic Helicopters.

Join us for a day dedicated to aviation heritage, engineering, and conversation with the team who keep these historic aircraft alive.

✨ What’s Included:
• Access to our restoration hangars
• Static displays of our iconic fleet
• Meet the engineers, volunteers & historians
• Light lunch and tea/coffee included
• Excellent opportunities for photography and questions

📅 Date: Saturday 19th September
⏰ Start Time: 0930 for a 1000 start
📍 Location: Historic Helicopters, Chard, Somerset

🎟️ Tickets available now: www.historichelicopters.com

If you’re passionate about aviation or military history, this is an open day you won’t want to miss.

👉 Please like, share, and help spread the word!

Welcome to Historic Helicopters! Historic Helicopters was established in 2013 with the aim to preserve, restore to airworthy status and operate a select fleet of vintage Military Helicopters. The brainchild of Andrew Whitehouse, this pioneering and unique collection has forged new ground in the worl...

31/07/2026

🚁 Volunteer Opportunity – Ground Equipment Engineer/Technician Wanted 🚁

Historic Helicopters is looking for a volunteer with experience working on ex-MOD ground support equipment to help keep our engineering equipment in top condition.

We're looking for someone who is competent maintaining and repairing equipment such as:

Ground Power Units (GPUs)

Hydraulic rigs

Other ex-military aircraft ground support equipment

Much of our equipment has served alongside the aircraft we operate, and keeping it serviceable is essential to preserving and flying these historic helicopters safely.

If you have a background in the Armed Forces, aerospace engineering, military vehicle maintenance, or simply have the skills and enthusiasm to help, we'd love to hear from you.

📍 Based at Historic Helicopters, Chard, Somerset.

If you think you could spare some time to support this unique charity, please send us a message or email us [email protected]

Your knowledge and experience could help keep history alive.

03/07/2026

🚁 OPEN MORNING AT HISTORIC HELICOPTERS 🚁

Join us on Saturday 11th July for a unique behind-the-scenes experience at Historic Helicopters in Chard, Somerset!

Get up close to some incredible historic aircraft, explore our hangars and restoration projects, and meet the passionate team and volunteers keeping these amazing helicopters alive.

📍 Chard, Somerset
📅 Saturday 11th July
🕤 0930 Arrival
💷 £25 per person
🍴 Light lunch included

Perfect for aviation enthusiasts, photographers, history lovers, and anyone wanting to experience something truly special.

🎟 Tickets available now at
WWW.HISTORICHELICOPTERS.COM

Also we have a press up challenge in July, please join us and help support these amazing aircraft fly.

Please follow the link

https://www.historichelicopters.com/shop/

We look forward to welcoming you!

01/07/2026

historichelicopters 🎥 Challenge rules are here! 🎥

Before you get stuck into our 100 Press-Ups a Day in
July Challenge, make sure you watch this reel so you
know exactly what’s expected! 💪

Joining us to explain it all is our very own special guest
“Chubs”… because if Navy PTIs are called Clubs, we
thought it was only right to bring in the budget-friendly
version 😅⚓

We may have taken a few cheeky shots at the PTIs
along the way, but all in good humour…

⚠️ Disclaimer: No PTIs were harmed (or used) in the
making of this reel.

Get signed up, get your sponsorship rolling, and let’s
raise some money for Historic Helicopters while putting
ourselves through a month of pain!

30/06/2026

⏰ It starts tomorrow… are you ready? ⏰

Tomorrow we kick off our 100 Press-Ups a Day in July Challenge and there’s still time to get involved.

For the next 31 days, we’ll be pushing through 3,100 press-ups to raise funds for Historic Helicopters and help keep history flying.

Whether you’re joining for the challenge, supporting with a donation, or sponsoring someone taking part — every bit counts.

👕 Grab your challenge T-shirt
💷 Donate through our website
📩 PM us for a sponsorship form

This challenge is about more than press-ups. It’s about commitment, resilience, and supporting a charity that keeps these incredible aircraft alive.

Tomorrow it begins.
Who’s stepping up with us? 💪🚁

Drop a 💪 in the comments if you’re in.

25/06/2026

💥 100 Press-Ups a Day in July 💥

This July, we’re challenging YOU to step up, push yourself, and be part of something bigger.

✅ 100 press-ups a day
✅ 31 days
✅ 3,100 press-ups
🚁 One incredible cause

Every rep you do helps support Historic Helicopters and our mission to preserve and keep these iconic aircraft flying for future generations.

There are 3 ways to get involved:

👕 Buy the challenge T-shirt – Wear it with pride and show you’re part of the team.
💷 Make a donation – Support the cause even if you’re not taking part.
📩 Get sponsored – PM us for a sponsorship form and raise money while taking on the challenge.

This isn’t just about fitness. It’s about discipline, teamwork, and making a real difference.

Tag your mates, your gym partner, your work crew… who’s taking this on with you?

🔥 Are you in?

25/06/2026

🚁 OPEN MORNING AT HISTORIC HELICOPTERS 🚁

Join us on Saturday 11th July for a unique behind-the-scenes experience at Historic Helicopters in Chard, Somerset!

Get up close to some incredible historic aircraft, explore our hangars and restoration projects, and meet the passionate team and volunteers keeping these amazing helicopters alive.

📍 Chard, Somerset
📅 Saturday 11th July
🕤 0930 Arrival
💷 £25 per person
🍴 Light lunch included

Perfect for aviation enthusiasts, photographers, history lovers, and anyone wanting to experience something truly special.

🎟 Tickets available now at
WWW.HISTORICHELICOPTERS.COM

Also we have a press up challenge in July, please join us and help support these amazing aircraft fly.

Please follow the link

https://www.historichelicopters.com/shop/

We look forward to welcoming you!

22/06/2026

Challenge on!

With a jump, sign up online!

Synergy Gym, Navy Wings, Project Lynx - XZ179

22/06/2026

💥 100 Press-Ups a Day in July Challenge 💥

We’re challenging YOU to take on 100 press-ups a day, every day, throughout July to help support Historic Helicopters and keep these incredible machines flying for future generations.

There are 3 ways to get involved:

👕 Option 1 – Buy your official challenge T-shirt on our website and wear it with pride while taking part. www.historichelicopters.com/shop/

💷 Option 2 – Make a donation through our website to support the challenge and the charity. www.historichelicopters.com/donate/

📩 Option 3 – PM us for a sponsorship form, take on the challenge yourself, and raise money your own way.

This is about pushing yourself, raising money, and being part of something bigger.

🚁 We are also looking for corporate sponsors who would like to support the challenge. Sponsorship opportunities are available, with your company logo featured on the arm of our official challenge T-shirt — a great way to support a fantastic cause and gain exposure.

Who’s in? Tag your mates, your gym buddies, your work colleagues even better a whole squadron… let’s see who’s up for it!