South African Air Force Museum, Military and aviation museum in AFB Swartkop, Pretoria, South Africa.
The South African Air Force Museum maintains five hangars containing historical aircraft, including Dassault Mirage IIIs, Dassault Mirage F1s, and Atlas Cheetahs.
Founded on October 26, 1973, the museum preserves military aviation heritage through extensive collections of aircraft, technical documentation, and personal service records.
The museum library holds aviation literature, technical manuals, magazines, logbooks, and photographs documenting South African military aviation development since its inception.
Visitors can access designated parking areas, ramps, restrooms, and self-guided tours with detailed information panels throughout the exhibition spaces.
The facility houses a Cheetah C flight simulator, allowing visitors to experience piloting techniques of South African military aircraft.
Location: Pretoria
Inception: October 26, 1973
Official opening: October 26, 1973
Website: http://saafmuseum.co.za
GPS coordinates: -25.81264,28.16001
Latest update: May 15, 2025 11:40
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