The Air Force Center – Flieger-Flab-Museum in Dübendorf, Switzerland, is a renowned aviation museum dedicated to the history of the Swiss Air Force and anti-aircraft defense (Fliegerabwehr, or Flab). Located at the Dübendorf Air Base, near Zurich, it offers an impressive collection of aircraft, equipment, and historical artifacts.
Air Force Center – Flieger-Flab-Museum
Tuesday – Friday 13:30 – 17:00
Thursday 13:30 – 20:00
Saturday 09:00 – 17:00
Sunday 13:00 – 17:00
Admission fee
Aircraft collection
EKW D-3801J J-276 Swiss Air Force
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A-209 U-328 C-534 J-1126 KAB-202 HB-RAG 257 607 D-EDOC/A-251 A-51 A-100 J-276 J-355 A-902 J-2113 180 331 653 640 – 245 – 459 – V-49 U-134 C-497 A-713 J-2335 J-4001 J-4204 286 X-HB-VAD – A-801 A-901 J-1153 U-1224 – J-1753 HB-UVR HB-HOY HB-HOS HB-HOP HB-GAC J-3013 V-271 V-607 J-3098 V-280 C-401 U-1251 J-1580 J-1642 J-2306 R-2118 AD-04 D-101 J-3202 HB-HOI J-4152 | Sud-Ouest SO1221S Djinn
Messerschmitt Bf108B-2 North American Harvard T.2B EKW C.3603-1 de Havilland Vampire FB.6 Hiller UH-12B Dewoitine D26 Dewoitine D27 Nieuport 28C-1 Bucker Bu181B1 Bestmann Bucker Bu131B Jungmann Fieseler Fi156C-3 Storch Morane-Saulnier (EKW) D-3801 (MS-412) Messerschmitt Bf109E-3 Pilatus PC-7 North American P-51D Mustang EKW C35 Fokker C.VE Hanriot HD.1 Fokker D.VII Aerospatiale Alouette 2 Hafeli H.5 Hafeli DH.3 EKW Thun Haefeli DH-5 Bleriot XI Aerospatiale Alouette 2 Pilatus P2-06 EKW C3605 Dassault Mirage 3S Hawker Hunter F.58 Hawker Hunter T.68 Dewoitine D26 FFA P-16 MkIII EFW N-20 Aiguillon Pilatus P3-02 Pilatus PC-7 de Havilland Vampire FB.6 de Havilland Vampire T.55 de Havilland Vampire T.55 de Havilland Vampire FB.54 CASA 1131E CASA 352L Junker 52/3mg3e Junker 52/3mg3e Beech G18S Northrop F-5E Tiger Aerospatiale Alouette III Dornier Do27H-2 Northrop F-5E Tiger Aerospatiale Alouette III Pilatus PC-9 BAe Hawk T.66 de havilland Venom FB.50 (forward fuselage) de havilland Venom FB.50 Dassault Mirage 3S (cockpit) Dassault Mirage 3RS Israeli Aircraft Industries UAV Israeli Aircraft Industries ADS90 Ranger Northrop F-5F Tiger II Nord 1203-2 Norecrin Hawker Hunter F58A |
Air Force Center – Flieger-Flab-Museum Dubendorf, tells the history of Swiss military aviation and air defense is right before your eyes! A collection of more than 40 airplanes and helicopters demonstrates how quickly technology has changed from wooden biplanes to interceptors which fly at the speed of sound.
There are seven thematic areas of the museum:
- Pioneer period and First World War
- 1930’s
- Second World War and post-war period
- Start of the jet age
- Development of jet fighters
- Cold War
- Arms reduction
- Engine collection
Aerospatiale Alouette 2 V-49 Swiss Air Force
Beech E50 Twin Bonanza A-713 Swiss Air Force
Bleriot XI Swiss Air Force
Bucker Bu131B Jungmann A-51 Swiss Air Force
Bucker Bu181B1 Bestmann A-251 Swiss Air Force
Dassault Mirage 3S J-2335 Swiss Air Force
de Havilland Vampire FB.54 J-1753 Swiss Air Force
de Havilland Vampire T.55 U-1224 Swiss Air Force
Dewoitine D27 257 Swiss Air Force
EFW N-20 Aiguillon Swiss Air Force
EKW C.3603-1 C-534 Swiss Air Force
EKW C35 180 Swiss Air Force
EKW C3605 C-497 Swiss Air Force
FFA P-16 MkIII X-HB-VAD Swiss Air Force
Fieseler Fi156C-3 Storch A-100 Swiss Air Force
Fokker C.VE 331 Swiss Air Force
Fokker C.VE 331 Swiss Air Force
Fokker D.VII 640 Swiss Air Force
Hafeli DH.5 459 Swiss Air Force
Hafeli DH.1 245 Swiss Air Force
Hanriot HD.1 653 Swiss Air Force
Hiller UH-12B KAB-202 Swiss Air Force
Israeli Aircraft Industries UAV AD-04 Swiss Air Force
Israeli Aircraft Industries UAV D-101 Swiss Air Force
Messerschmitt Bf109E-3 J-355 Swiss Air Force
Nord 1203-2 Norecrin HB-HOI Swiss Air Force
North American P-51D Mustang J-2113 Swiss Air Force
Pilatus P2-06 U-134 Swiss Air Force
Pilatus PC-7 A-901 Swiss Air Force
Sud-Ouest SO1221S Djinn V-23 Swiss Air Force
Hawker Hunter F58A J-4152 Swiss Air Force
Key Features of the Air Force Center – Flieger-Flab-Museum
- Aircraft Collection:
- The museum houses a wide variety of aircraft used by the Swiss Air Force, including:
- Fighter Jets: Hawker Hunter, Mirage III, and de Havilland Vampire.
- Reconnaissance and Training Aircraft: Pilatus models (Pilatus P3-02, PC-7, EKW C3605) and other Swiss-manufactured planes.
- Historical Aircraft: Vintage planes from World War II (P-51D Mustang) and earlier eras (Fokker D.VII, Hanriot HD.1).
- Many of the aircraft are well-preserved or restored and provide a deep dive into Switzerland’s military aviation history.
- The museum houses a wide variety of aircraft used by the Swiss Air Force, including:
- Anti-Aircraft Defense (Flab):
- Exhibits highlight the evolution of Swiss anti-aircraft defense systems, including:
- Ground-based radar and missile systems.
- Artillery used for air defense in the 20th century.
- Interactive displays explaining the technology and tactics used in airspace defense.
- Exhibits highlight the evolution of Swiss anti-aircraft defense systems, including:
- Flight Simulators and Interactive Displays:
- Visitors can experience flying an aircraft using simulators that replicate the cockpit experience of some of the displayed planes.
- Hands-on exhibits make learning about aerodynamics, navigation, and military strategy engaging for all ages.
- Restoration Workshops:
- The museum features workshops where visitors can observe the restoration of historic aircraft and vehicles, showcasing the craftsmanship involved in preserving aviation heritage.
- Historic Hangars and Architecture:
- The Air Force Center – Flieger-Flab-Museum is housed in historic hangars that are part of the operational Dübendorf Air Base, adding to the authentic experience.
Photos Ruud Boots