The Farnborough Air Sciences Trust (FAST) museum holds a collection of aircraft (actual and model), satellites, simulators, wind tunnel and Royal Aircraft Establishment-related material.

A collection of wind tunnel models is held in storage, along with documentation and historical records of engineering and technical development.

There is also a large collection of plans and drawings relating to the Farnborough and Pyestock sites.

In 1914 it became the temporary headquarters of Lord Trenchard when he was appointed Officer Commanding the Military Wing of the Royal Flying Corps.

The RFC's first operational squadrons were based in the hangars immediately in front of the building.