The Egyptian Air Force Museum, also known as the Almaza Airport Museum, is located at Almaza Airbase in Cairo, Egypt. This museum offers a rich display of the history and achievements of the Egyptian Air Force, highlighting its role in various conflicts and its development over time.

Egyptian Air Force Museum / Almaza Airport Museum

Sheraton Al Matar

Qism El-Nozha, Cairo

Egypt

• Opening Hours: Typically open every day 09:00 – 15:00 except Tuesdays. It’s advised to check local timings, as they may vary.
• Admission: The museum is open to both locals and tourists, with a relatively modest admission fee.
• Access: The museum is within the Almaza Airbase, so security can be tight. Visitors are usually required to show identification.

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Aircraft collection

Tupolev Tu-16D/G 4012 Egyptian Air Force

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Aero L-29 Delphin Aerospatiale SA342L Gazelle Antonov An-2R Dassault Mirage 5E2 de Havilland DH.82A Tiger Moth (replica) de Havilland DH.82A Tiger Moth (replica) General Dynamics F-16D Fighting Falcon Heliopolis Gomhouria Mk.8R Heliopolis Gomhouria Mk.6 Helwan HA-200 Al-Kahira Hiller H-23 Raven Ilyushin Il-14P McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-15bis Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-15UTI Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-19S Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21F-13 Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21PFM Mil Mi-4 Mil Mi-6 Mil Mi-8T PZL 104-35A Wilga Raduga KSR-2 Sukhoi Su-7BMK Sukhoi Su-20 Tupolev Tu-16D/G Vultee BT-13A Valiant Yakovlev Yak-18 Zlin Z-226T

Aero L-29 Delphin Egyptian Air Force

Aerospatiale SA342L Gazelle 2057/3367 Egyptian Air Force

Antonov An-2 950 Egyptian Air Force

Dassault Mirage 5E2 9170 Egyptian Air Force

de Havilland DH.60M Moth 106 Egyptian Air Force

General Dynamics F-16D Fighting Falcon 9873 Egyptian Air Force

Gomhouria Mk.8 Egyptian Air Force

Helwan HA-200 Al-Kahira 200 Egyptian Air Force

Hiller H-23 Raven 3101 Egyptian Air Force

Hongdu K-8E Karakorum 1 Silver Star c/s Egyptian Air Force

Ilyushin Il-14P 1101 Egyptian Air Force

McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II 7827 Egyptian Air Force

Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-15bis 2001 Egyptian Air Force,

Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-19S 3024 Egyptian Air Force

Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21F-13 5001 Egyptian Air Force

Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21F-13 5001 Egyptian Air Force

Mil Mi-4 10 Egyptian Air Force

Mil Mi-6 801 Egyptian Air Force

Mil Mi-8T 988 Egyptian Air Force

PZL 104-35A Wilga 101 Egyptian Air Force

Raduga KSR-2 (NATO reporting name AS-5 Kelt)

Sukhoi Su-7BMK 7770 Egyptian Air Force

Sukhoi Su-7BMK Egyptian Air Force

Sukhoi Su-20 Egyptian Air Force

Tupolev Tu-16D/G 4012 Egyptian Air Force

Vultee BT-13A Valiant Egyptian Air Force

Yakovlev Yak-18 Egyptian Air Force

Zlin Z-226T Egyptian Air Force

Photos Pieter Stroobach

Here’s a detailed overview of the Egyptian Air Force Museum:

Location

• Almaza Airbase (Almaza Airport) in Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt. This location is significant as it was Egypt’s first military airfield, established in 1930.

Exhibits and Collections

The museum’s collections showcase a wide range of artifacts, including:

1. Aircraft Displays:
   • The museum features an impressive collection of aircraft from different periods of Egypt’s aviation history. This includes:
     • Early aircraft used by the Egyptian Air Force, including biplanes from the 1930s.
     • Jet fighters such as MiG-15, MiG-17, and MiG-21, which were used during major conflicts like the Suez Crisis (1956) and the Six-Day War (1967).
     • Modern aircraft, like the Mirage 5E and F-16 Fighting Falcon, representing Egypt’s continued advancements in military aviation.
   • Some of the aircraft are displayed outdoors, while others are part of indoor exhibits.
2. Historical Artifacts:
   • The Egyptian Air Force Museum contains uniforms, insignia, medals, and personal items belonging to notable Egyptian Air Force officers and personnel.
   • Weaponry, including guns and missiles used by the Air Force in various military operations, is also displayed.
3. Conflict Highlights:
   • The museum focuses on Egypt’s involvement in major conflicts, such as:
     • 1948 Arab-Israeli War
     • Suez Crisis of 1956
     • Six-Day War in 1967
     • War of Attrition (1967–1970)
     • Yom Kippur War of 1973 (October War)
   • Exhibits explain the role of the Egyptian Air Force in these conflicts and how its capabilities evolved as a result of international partnerships and technological advancements.
4. Interactive and Educational Displays:
   • The Egyptian Air Force Museum offers interactive exhibits for visitors to learn about aviation and flight mechanics, as well as the tactics and strategies employed by the Egyptian Air Force over the years.
   • There are models, diagrams, and multimedia presentations detailing various aircraft and air missions.
5. Tribute to Egyptian Air Force Heroes:
   • A key part of the Egyptian Air Force Museum pays tribute to the brave pilots and air force personnel who served and sacrificed for Egypt. Notable figures, like Mohamed Hosni Mubarak, who served as a fighter pilot and later became the President of Egypt, are highlighted.

Significance

• The Egyptian Air Force Museum serves as a celebration of Egypt’s military aviation history, emphasizing its role in defending Egypt’s sovereignty.
• The museum also highlights Egypt’s military ties with countries such as the former Soviet Union and the United States, which played a crucial role in shaping its air power capabilities.