South African Air Force museum (AFB SwartKop) museum

Gauteng, South africa

The largest of three air force museums in south africa, the other two being at Ysterplaat in Cape Town and another in Port Elizabeth.

It is said to be the oldest in the country, sporting several of the military's older aircraft — some of which were used during world war two.

The museum is part of the Swartkop air base and hosts an air show once a year.

What to do thereSee some of the air force's older aircraft, learn more about its past or attend the annual airshow.

Best time to visitAny time of the year.

Location of South African Air Force museum (AFB SwartKop) museumOn the northern end of the Swartkop air base — a few kilometres south of Pretoria's CBD and in centurion.

How to get thereBy vehicle, passenger minibus, cycling, walking.

The nearest train station is a bit further out, though there are several airports in both Pretoria and Johannesburg.

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