South African Air Force Museum

Western Cape, Cape Town , Melkbosstrand

Description

While visiting the quieter but still incredibly beautiful coastal area of Melkbosstrand, situated on the Cape Towns engaging coastline, one of the stops worth making is a visit to the South African Air Force Museum which can be found just a bit further up, in Yzerplaat. Learn about the rich and captivating history of our countries air force and embark on an imaginary journey to another era, as you put yourself in the mind of an active pilot and the trails and tribulations that they met in their wake, while undertaking many adventures and missions across the skies.

This museum is all about collecting, preserving, restoring and exhibiting articles and records that showcase the heritage and traditions of the South African Air Force, and associated military units - here you will delve into the story behind the story and learn about the types of planes, names of pilots and also an account of the experiences and battles these individuals bravely embarked on. Kids and youngters will be fascinated by the spectacular array of helicopters and planes, and those who are interested in learning more will leave this museum with a new outlook toward our airforces and history. 



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