Republic of China Air Force Museum

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Republic of China Air Force Museum
空軍軍史館
ROC Air Force Museum front view 20061016.jpg
Republic of China Air Force Museum
Established14 August 1987
Location Gangshan, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Coordinates 22°46′57″N120°15′57″E / 22.78250°N 120.26583°E / 22.78250; 120.26583
Typemilitary museum
Owner Republic of China Air Force Academy

The Republic of China Air Force Museum (traditional Chinese :空軍軍史館; simplified Chinese :空军军史馆; pinyin :Kōngjūn Jūnshǐguǎn) is an air force open-air museum in Gangshan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

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History

The museum building was completed on 14 August 1987 to accommodate the Republic of China Air Force Academy campus planning. [1]

Exhibitions

The overall exhibition area of the museum spans over an area of 3 hectares, which consists of various collections of artifacts, archives, weapons and airplanes. [2]

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References

  1. "R.O.C. Air Force Academy". Archive.is. 1987-08-14. Archived from the original on 2013-10-28. Retrieved 2014-01-20.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. "Attractions". Gangshan District Office, Kaohsiung City. Retrieved 18 September 2017.