The Darwin Aviation Museum, located in Winnellie, Northern Territory, offers a comprehensive look into Australia’s rich aviation history, with a particular focus on the Northern Territory’s role during World War II.
Darwin Aviation Museum
557 Stuart Highway
Winnellie NT 0820
www.darwinaviationmuseum.com.au
info@darwinaviationmuseum.com.au
+61 8 8947 2145
Daily 09:00 – 17:00
Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Admission fee
Gift shop
Aircraft collection
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N159DP VH-NYH VH-UED VH-AMD A1-738 71-21018 59-2596 A9-141/KT-W RP-C1077 – A46-124 A94-921 A3-105 A3-7 A3-36 42-40518 A72-88/GR A7-14/4 CR-TAG A4-228 PK-RDB A65-104 VH-MMA VH-ANJ VH-SNX A8-113 A77-1 – A9-757 BII-124 – – VH-NYM 41-30222 VH-RAL – A58-92 A58-377 A58ZP-W VH-MMY – N7-202/812 | Aero Commander 500U
Aero Jet Commander 1121 Aero Commander 681 Hawk Commander AusterJ/5 Adventurer Beech 65-B80 Queen Air Bell 47G-3B-1 Sioux Bell AH-1S Cobra Boeing B-52G Stratofortress Bristol Beaufort Cessna 411 Commonwealth CA-1 Wirraway I (fuselage) Commonwealth CA-13 Boomerang II (fuselage) Commonwealth CA-27 Sabre 30 Commonwealth CA-29 Mirage IIID (wreck) Commonwealth CA-29 Mirage IIIOA (fuselage) Commonwealth CA-29 Mirage IIIOF Consolidated B-24D Liberator (fuselage) Consolidated B-24L Liberator (wreck) de Havilland DH.82A Tiger Moth de Havilland DH.104 Dove 1B de Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou Douglas C-47B Dakota IV (fuselage and tail) Douglas C-47B Dakota IV (fuselage and tail) Douglas DC-3 Embraer 120 Brasilia GAF N24A Nomad General Dynamics F-111C Gloster Meteor F.3 (Written Off) Hovey Delta Bird Lockheed AP-3C Orion Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero Sen Model 21 (wreck) Mitsubishi G4M3 Mitsubishi Ki-46-II (parts) MitsubishiMu-2B-30 North American B-25D Mitchell Rutan 61 Long-Ez Skycraft Scout Supermarine Spitfire F.Vc/Trop (parts) Supermarine Spitfire LF.VIIIc (parts) Supermarine Spitfire LF.VIIIc (replica) Swearingen SA226-TC Metro II Wasp Air Buggy Westland-Sikorsky Wessex HAS.31B |
Darwin Aviation Museum Key Exhibits:
- Boeing B-52G Stratofortress: One of the museum’s highlights is the massive B-52 bomber, on permanent loan from the United States Air Force. This aircraft is one of only two of its kind displayed outside the USA.
- General Dynamics F-111C: The Darwin Aviation Museum features an F-111C strike fighter, showcasing the advancements in military aviation technology.
- Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero: A notable exhibit includes remnants of a Japanese Zero fighter shot down during the 1942 air raids on Darwin, providing a tangible connection to the region’s wartime history.
- De Havilland Dove: The museum houses a de Havilland Dove aircraft, which has its own unique history tied to the region.
Additional Displays:
Beyond aircraft, the Darwin Aviation Museum showcases 21 engines and numerous relics from crashed aircraft, offering insights into the technological evolution of aviation. Visitors can also view rare amateur footage of the first air raid on Darwin, providing a poignant glimpse into the past.