Queensland Air Museum, Aviation museum in Caloundra, Australia
The Queensland Air Museum is an aviation museum in Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast, housing around 75 aircraft and numerous aviation artifacts in several hangars next to the airport. The collection includes aircraft engines, military uniforms, photographs, technical documents, and various aviation equipment.
The museum began in 1974 with a Canberra bomber from RAAF Base Amberley and moved several times before settling at Caloundra Airport in 1986. This move allowed it to grow into a larger collection.
The museum tells the story of Australian aviation through military planes, civilian aircraft, and exhibits about the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Visitors can see how these services shaped aviation across the country.
The museum is open year-round and visitors can explore the collection at their own pace, with multiple hangars displaying different themes and aircraft types. The site sits directly beside the active airport, which means you may see occasional flight activity during your visit.
The museum holds rare aircraft rescued from Sentosa Island in Singapore in 1989 and restored before being added to the permanent collection. These planes tell the story of their dramatic recovery and offer an unexpected look at the international origins of the collection.
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