South African Air Force museum (AFB Ysterplaat) museum

Western Cape, South africa

The second largest of three air force museums in south africa, the others being at Swartkop and Port Elizabeth airport.

It is part of the Ysterplaat air force base, and is home to the last airworthy Avro-Shackleton, as well as other antique military aircraft, engines and memorabilia.

About once a month the Shackleton is ground run for the public and there is an air and classic cars show once a year.

What to do thereExplore the museum, see or even known more about antique military aircraft and the South African air force's past.

Or attend the air shows.

Best time to visitAny time of the year.

Location of South African Air Force museum (AFB Ysterplaat) museumOn the southern end of the Ysterplaat Air Force Base, and in Cape Town.

How to get thereBy vehicle, bus, train, walking, cycling.

There is a train station and sea port nearby, as well as an airport within the city's limits.

References1. By Oleg V. Belyakov - AirTeamImages - Gallery page http://www.airliners.net/photo/South-Africa--/Avro-716-Shackleton/1339435/LPhoto http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/5/3/4/1339435.jpg, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=27379935