South Africa: The South African Air Force (SAAF) is inviting the public to experience a preview of their training. The Training Day will be observed at the South African Airforce Museum on Saturday, April 05, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The SAAF Museum at Old Johannesburg Road, Valhalla, in Pretoria will remain open to public and the entry is completely free of cost.
South African Air Force Museum at Swartkop is one and only largest military aviation museum in South Africa. The Museum uses both chronological and subjective layouts, in order to tell the exciting story of aviation development, considering the days of the Paterson Aviation School at Kimberley to modern-day jets.
Their exhibits include a variety of aircraft and missiles, along with the family-oriented and historically interesting aeronautical displays. Moreover, all exhibits and displays are well-identified to permit touring without guides. Here, Photography is encouraged, although the flash equipment will be required for most of the interior shots.
In addition, a gift shop selling books, models and posters are also operated here, by the Friends of the SAAF Museum and all profits are used to assist the Museum. The place provides limited refreshments that are available, but the food is not allowed in the display halls. Facilities for handicapped are also available here, that includes special parking, ramps and restroom facilities.
Notably, the museum library holds a large selection of books, references and research material related to aviation. The collection also comprises of technical manuals, aviation magazines, logbooks and photographs with other important prints.
As per a consultant, these reference materials are available to serious researchers on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. by prior appointment. However, a copy service is available at a nominal fee and appointments can be arranged by visiting at the office or by reaching through a phone-call.
The South African Air Force Museum or SAAF, it is popularly known as, was established in 1973, as the amount of ground covered in the short period has exceeded the expectations and it is a great achievement which the Museum reflects with pride.