Israeli Air Force Museum, Military aviation museum in Be'er Sheva, Israel.
The Israeli Air Force Museum is an aviation museum in Be'er Sheva housing over 150 aircraft from different periods. The collection spans fighters, helicopters, and transport planes displayed in both outdoor and indoor exhibition spaces.
The museum was founded in 1985 and opened to the public in 1991 as a central repository of Israeli air history. It developed under Brigadier General Yaakov Turner's direction and grew into a major archive of aircraft from different periods.
The collection reflects the role of air power in the nation's story and identity, with planes that many visitors recognize from historical accounts and national memories. These aircraft continue to hold meaning for people across generations.
The site is located in Be'er Sheva and easily accessible by car with parking available on-site. Wear comfortable shoes since you will walk through both outdoor and indoor areas with limited shade coverage.
The collection includes a MiG-21 jet that an Iraqi pilot flew to Israel in 1966, representing a major intelligence victory of that era. This aircraft was extensively studied and remains one of the most compelling records of that technological surprise.
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