Air Force Museum

Ysterplaat Air Force Base. Photo courtesy Danie van der Merwe

Take an imaginary flight with the aviators of yesteryear with a visit to the South African Air Force Museum at Ysterplaat, where the winged wonders of a bygone era have been preserved for posterity.

At Ysterplaat Air Force Base, the 22 Squadron operates Oryx and Lynx helicopters to support the army, navy and special forces. It also takes on the roles of sea and maritime search and rescue, firefighting, crime prevention, flood relief and support for the South African Antarctic Programme. The 35 Squadron takes on a variety of maritime and transport roles as well as intelligence gathering and services such as monitoring illegal fishing.

Ysterplaat is also the venue for a planned 2011 Wings and Wheels air show, at which associated companies exhibit their products and services and entertain the public with exciting displays of precision flying, bikes, quad bikes and interesting vehicles.

The South African Air Force Museum, which records the history of aviation in this country, also has a branch at Ysterplaat Air Force Base. The museum collects records and articles of historical significance as well as preserving older aircraft that are especially popular with children.

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