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The deal sees museum representative flown between the UK and USA, which Virgin Atlantic employees gain access to exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences
The Royal Air Force Museum has announced a new partnership with Virgin Atlantic, naming the airline as the Museum’s official airline partner.
The new partnership will see the British airline flying museum representatives between the UK and USA, enabling the team to attend events hosted by the RAF Museum American Foundation that support the Museum’s fundraising opportunities in the United States.
Edward Sharman, Head of Development at RAF Museum, said Virgin Atlantic’s connections between the UK and the USA will” significantly enhance our engagement with supporters in the United States”.
“As a registered charity, this additional support for the Museum will help ensure the continued care of our exhibitions and collections. With a shared passion and dedication to aviation, I am very excited about the benefits this partnership will bring as the Museum continues to grow and honour the legacy of the RAF.”
Virgin Atlantic finalised the agreement during a recent visit to the RAF Museum’s London site.
As part of the new partnership, Virgin Atlantic employees will gain access to exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences, public events, venue hire discounts, and corporate volunteering opportunities at the RAF Museum sites in London and the Midlands.
Thomas Maynard, Director of Global Corporate Sales at Virgin Atlantic, added: “Our mission is to inspire everyone to take on the world and our partnership will further enable the RAF Museum to educate guests about the RAF’s incredible history and its role in the fascinating world of aviation.’
