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Musée européen de l'aviation de chasse

Musée européen de l'aviation de chasse, Aviation museum in Montélimar, France.

The Musée européen de l'aviation de chasse is an aviation museum in Montélimar dedicated to military fighter aircraft from the 20th century. The venue features both indoor and outdoor spaces where aircraft are displayed so visitors can view them from different angles.

The museum was established in 1985 to preserve fighter aircraft that played roles in 20th-century conflicts. The collection focuses on planes from France, the Soviet Union, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Italy.

The collection reflects the technological rivalry between nations during the Cold War era, with aircraft from France, the Soviet Union, the United States, and other powers displayed side by side. Visitors can observe how each country approached aviation design and engineering differently.

The museum grounds are easy to explore on foot, with both indoor and outdoor areas accessible to visitors. It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes and plan your visit for good weather, as you will spend considerable time outdoors.

Visitors can climb into the cockpit of a DC7 transport aircraft and view the interior of a two-seat Mirage F1 fighter jet. This hands-on experience with actual military planes gives a direct sense of how cramped working conditions were for pilots.

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Location
Official opening
1985
Address
Chemin de l'entrée de l'Aérodrome, 26200 Montélimar
GPS coordinates
44.58175,4.73548
Latest update
December 6, 2025 17:44
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