Malta Aviation Museum
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]
List of exhibits
Main Exhibition Hangar
Exhibits include
- Gloster Meteor F8 and NF14
- Douglas Dakota
- Cessna Birddog
- North American Texan
- Piper Cub
- Fiat G.91
- English Electric Lightning Cockpit
- Agusta-Bell 47G helicopter
- Agusta-Bell AB 212 helicopter
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.
- de Havilland Tiger Moth
- Hawker Hurricane IIa Z3055
- Supermarine Spitfire IX (EN199)
- Fairey Swordfish (fuselage skeleton)
Romney Exhibition Hangar
The space, which includes the museum entrance and restoration workshop, has exhibits including:
- de Havilland Vampire T.11
- Link Trainer
- Hawker Sea Hawk
Gallery
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Hawker Hurricane Z3055 -
Fiat G.91R/1B -
Supermarine Spitfire F Mk.IXe EN199 -
Hawker Sea Hawk FGA.6 WV826 -
Armed Forces of Malta Agusta Bell 47G-2 AS7201 -
de Havilland DH 82A Tiger Moth
See also
Bibliography
- Ogden, Bob. Aviation Museums and Collections of Mainland Europe. 2006. Air-Britain (Historians) Limited. Tonbridge, Kent. ISBN 0-85130-375-7.
References
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