Classic Jets Fighter Museum
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While many people know about the
SA Aviation Museum and its open cockpit days , not everyone knows there is another aviation museum in Adelaide.
The
(CJFM) has been at Parafield Airport since 1996, and is a must-see for anyone with an interest in aviation.
It's a not-for-profit museum and relies heavily on the goodwill of
volunteers . For more information about its history
see here and take a look at their
Facebook page .
All of the current displays are on view in one hangar, while a second hangar is used for the painstaking reconstruction work or wrecked aircraft by volunteers.
What I particularly like about the CJFM is that the exhibits are well described and very accessible, and it's OK to sit in cockpits of some of the planes. Great for photo opportunities, and the kids love it!
While the word "jet" is part of the museum name, it no longer focuses solely on fighter jet aircraft, and has a good collection of military propeller aircraft too. The aircraft on display change occasionally as new planes are acquired, or when supporters loan aircraft for display.
Around the perimeter of the museum is a great collection of aviation related collectibles which provide a rich background history of the planes and their crews.
The offers two hour activity sessions for school children accompanied by either a parent or teacher. For
more details see here .
There is also a handy shop where you can buy refreshments, and other mementoes of your visit such as books and models.
The museum also holds an
occasional Air Display , where you can watch a fantastic display of aircraft flying overhead, while others are on open display on the tarmac. The next Antique & Classic Aircraft Air Display will be held on March 17 2013.
If you haven't been before, then take a look at this unique exhibition of propeller and jet air craft. It's a place the whole family can enjoy, and good to show interstate visitors what to see in Adelaide..
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