THE Middle Wallop Army Flying Museum has announced that it has gained a new corporate partner.

The military aviation museum has been backed by UK Power Networks Services, a company that builds and maintains electrical infrastructure and has done work on defence related projects and military sites across Hampshire and Wiltshire.

UKPNS kicked off its corperater partnership by organising a volunteer day at the musuem.

The volunteer day, which took place in early June, saw 50 volunteers give the museum a much-needed boost by undertaking a variety of gardening and maintenance work around the grounds.

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Lucy Johnson, CEO at the Army Flying Museum, said: “We are delighted that UK Power Networks Services has come on board as a corporate partner at the Army Flying Museum.

“The museum represents a great opportunity to showcase the company’s work to our ever-expanding audience and we very much look forward to welcoming their teams into the museum.

“By becoming a corporate partner, UK Power Networks Services will also directly support vital work at the museum and will continue to aid the museum’s post pandemic recovery.”

The Army Flying Museum is the only museum in the world that tells the extraordinary story of British Army aviation.

By becoming a corporate partner, UK Power Networks Services will enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, allowing staff, clients and stakeholders to share a deep connection to the museum and its community.

The museum will offer brand acknowledgement, access and networking as well as discounted web stream, venue hire and staff benefits including free access for company team members and a staff tour from the Curator.

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Rodney Booth, client delivery manager at UK Power Networks Services, said: “We are delighted to become a corporate partner with the Army Flying Museum.

“UK Power Networks Services has been working with the Army for many years, looking after their private electrical network infrastructure across Wiltshire and Hampshire.

“We are very excited about this opportunity to support the Army Museum with their fantastic work and facilities which they are continually improving as a local charity.

“We look forward to building on the relationship and giving back to the local community.”

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