Malta Aviation Museum

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Malta Aviation Museum
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Malta Aviation Museum entrance (2015)
Malta Aviation Museum
Established1994
Location Ta'Qali, Malta
Coordinates 35°53′37″N14°24′58″E / 35.8935°N 14.4162°E / 35.8935; 14.4162 Coordinates: 35°53′37″N14°24′58″E / 35.8935°N 14.4162°E / 35.8935; 14.4162
DirectorRay Polidano
Website http://www.maltaaviationmuseum.com

Malta Aviation Museum is an aircraft museum situated on the site of the former Royal Air Force airfield in the village of Ta'Qali, on the island of Malta. The museum, based in three hangars, covers the history of aviation on the island with exhibits, particularly from the Second World War and post-war periods. The museum is involved in the preservation and restoration of aircraft, some of which are in airworthy condition. [1] In 2021, a new Main Exhibition Hangar was funded by the EU. [2]

Contents

List of exhibits

Main Exhibition Hangar

Exhibits include

Air Battle of Malta Memorial Hangar

This hangar, purpose-built and opened in 2005, features airframes from the Second World War period, several examples restored from casualties of the Battle of Malta.

Romney Exhibition Hangar

The space, which includes the museum entrance and restoration workshop, has exhibits including:

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References

  1. Ogden, 2006, p. 339
  2. "Safeguarding Maltese history through EU Funds". Times of Malta. Retrieved 2022-03-20.