Musée Européen de l'Aviation de Chasse, Aviation museum at Montélimar aerodrome, France
The Musée Européen de l'Aviation de Chasse is an aviation museum located at Montélimar aerodrome in southern France. It displays approximately 80 fighter aircraft in both indoor and outdoor spaces, documenting military flight development from various European nations.
The museum was founded in 1995 and developed from a small collection into a major facility for military aircraft in the region. Over the years, the collection grew systematically and now documents the development of European fighter aircraft across the 20th century.
The museum houses aircraft from multiple nations, telling the story of European aviation development across borders. Visitors see how different countries pursued similar technological paths and what role military flight played in regional defense.
The museum operates on seasonal hours, with limited availability during winter months and expanded opening times in summer. Check ahead before visiting, as schedules vary significantly throughout the year.
The museum displays a Mirage F1 cockpit section that visitors can step inside to experience how cramped the pilot's space was. Additionally, visitors can board a restored Caravelle passenger aircraft and explore its interior.
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