Malta Aviation Museum, Aviation museum in Ta'Qali, Malta
The Malta Aviation Museum is an aviation museum in Ta'Qali housing aircraft from different eras and flight equipment. The collection spans three hangars and showcases the evolution of air travel up close.
The museum was founded in 1994 on a former Royal Air Force airfield and preserves aircraft from World War II. These machines flew during the Battle of Malta in the 1940s.
The museum shows how aircraft shaped the history of the Mediterranean region and what role they played in people's daily lives. Visitors see how these machines were used for both warfare and peaceful purposes.
The museum is open year-round at regular times and offers guided tours. It is best to arrive early to explore all three hangars at your own pace.
One hangar houses aircraft that were recovered and restored after actual crashes during the Battle of Malta in the 1940s. These restored machines give visitors direct insight into the battles of that era.
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