The Royal Thai Air Force Museum is a prominent aviation museum located in Bangkok, Thailand, dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF). It offers visitors a unique glimpse into Thailand’s military aviation history through its extensive collection of historical aircraft, memorabilia, and exhibits. The museum showcases how the RTAF has evolved since its inception and highlights its role in national defense, humanitarian missions, and regional stability.
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Royal Thai Air Force Museum พิพิธภัณฑ์กองทัพอากาศ
Thanon Phahon Yothin
Don Muang Airport
Bangkok
+66 (0) 2534 1853 or +66 (0) 2534 2113
Daily 08:00 – 16:00
Closed public holidays
Free Admission
Gift shop
Aircraft collection
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41103 41117 L14-6/39/60312 – L1-5/90 H8-1/38/01 H6k-1/19 H7-9/15/6228 L11-1/26/22-222 – – – T2-27/15/2604/60406 T2-29/15/60415/2507 J6-12/15/21132 J6-13/15/21133 F12-09/13/RR.09-13/09 F12-12/13/12 F14-13/18 F14-1/11 – – J3-4/94 J7-19/44/23144 14/072 L2-39/15/547 G-AMGB F9-5/93/03 F9-24/95 JTH2-34/20 L4-7/07/555 – SF11 – L5-1/14 10200/79-0324 Kh15-178/98/4312 – 7135/66-14332 H2k-4/96/4 R1-5/27/526 TL7-1/22 H5-5/04 2040 F11-23/13/640/1132 TF11-5/10/5614/5-10 TF11-8/13/56141 3109/161178 5202 – – – – – Kh17-27/04/4322/5060 Kh17-42/06 878/1231 Kh17k-5/06/1215/30681 F8-99/94/2244 – 0-37661 67-21167 69-7101 71-0276 69159/1311/1275 BKh18-13/17/70143/3837 Kh18k-1/09/70101/38438 Kh18Kh-19/24 Kh18Kh-34/24 853 TKh18-3/13/70104/97158 B.F16-001/16 – T1-1/98 F19-06/34 S3-4/90 – Kh16-/1231/878 – – – 12 F18-01/27/4001 F18k-15/32/40226 J5-10/14/41110/158405 – F17-3/17/03 ThOr5-1/26 – 70100/(39178/178) F15-8/16/RR.08-17/08 H3-3/97/6313 H4k-64/30/20117 150556 H1k-1/96 S4-10/90 Kh14-1/93 TL6-1/22/60501 – 1411 – H1-4/96 |
Aero L-39ZA/ART Albatros
Aero L-39ZA/ART Albatros Aero L-39ZA/ART Albatros Aeritalia G.222 Beech Bonanza 35 Beech C-45F Bell 206B-3 Jet Ranger Bell 212 Bell OH-13H Sioux Boeing 737-2Z6 Boeing P-12E Breguet III Brequet 14P (replica) Cessna O-1A Bird Dog Cessna O-1E Bird Dog Cessna A-37B Dragonfly Cessna A-37B Dragonfly Cessna T-37B Tweety Cessna T-37C Tweety Cessna T-41A Mescalero Cessna T-41D Mescalero Curtiss Hawk III Curtiss Hawk 75N Curtiss SB2G-5 Helldiver Dornier-Dassault Alphajet A Douglas A-1H Skyraider Douglas C-47A Dakota de Havilland DH.82ATiger Moth de Havilland DHC-1B-2 Chipmunk de Havilland Chipmunk Fairchild AU23 Peacemaker Fairchild C-123B Provider Fairchild F-24J Argus Fairey Firefly FR.1 GAF N24A Nomad Hawker Siddeley HS748 General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat Grumman Widegon G44A Helio U-10B Super Courier Hiller UH-12B Hoffmann H-36 Dimonia Israel Aerospace Industries 201 Arava Kaman HH-43B Kawasaki KH-4 Lockheed T-33A Lockheed RT-33A Lockheed RT-33A McDonnell Douglas AV-8A(S) Harrier II Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21bis Nakajima Ki-27 Otsu Nieuport 11N Nieuport 17 Nihon Kogata Hato Nihon Kogata TobI North American F-86F Sabre North American F-86F Sabre North American F-86G Sabre North American F-86L Sabre North American T-6F Texan North American T-6G Texan North American T-28D Trojan Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter Northrop F-5B Freedom Fighter Northrop F-5E Freedom Fighter Northrop F-5E Freedom Fighter Northrop F-5T Freedom Fighter Northrop RF-5A Freedom Fighter PAC CT/4A Airtrainer Pazmany PL-2 Percival P.54 Survey Prince 3A Pilatus PC-9 Piper L4-J PDQ Aircraft PDQ-2 Republic F-84G Thunderjet RFB Fantrainer RFB Fantrainer RFB Fantrainer RFB Fantrainer RFB Fantrainer 400 RFB Fantrainer 600 Rockell OV-10C Bronco RTAF 2 RTAF 4 Chantra RTAF 5 RTAF Boripatra (replica) SAAB JAS39A Gripen SIAI SF260MT Sikorsky S-55 Sikorsky S-58T Sikorsky UH-34D Sikorsky YH-5A Stinson L-5B Supermarine Spitfire FR.14E Swearingen SA226AT Merlin IVC Tachikawa Ki-55 “Ida” Vought A-7E Corsair II Vought V-93S-SA Corsair Westland Dragonfly 1A |
The Royal Thai Air Force Museum พิพิธภัณฑ์กองทัพอากาศ provides details of Thailand’s role in World War II. Imperial Japanese forces landed at various points in Thailand on 8 December 1941, and after resisting for one day, the Thai forces were ordered to cease fire and allow Japanese forces to pass through the kingdom. The Thai government of Field Marshal Pibun Songkram would also declare war on both Britain and the United States in January 1942 (though the declaration was never delivered to the US by the Thai ambassador), and Thailand remained technically a Japanese ally until the Japanese surrender in August 1945, despite the existence of a large anti-Japanese underground. The museum contains several paintings of Thai fighter aircraft intercepting attacking US B-29s, P-38s and P-51s.
Photos Les Spearman
- Permanent Exhibitions:
- The museum features thematic exhibitions that cover the history of the Royal Thai Air Force, its various missions, and its role in regional defense. Key exhibits include:
- History of RTAF: Displays detailing the foundation and growth of the air force, focusing on its involvement in regional conflicts, including World War II and the Indochina Wars.
- Technological Evolution: Exhibits showcasing the development of aviation technology, with models, engines, and avionics on display.
- Memorabilia and Artifacts: Uniforms, weapons, flight gear, photographs, and other historical items that provide insights into the life of RTAF personnel.
- The museum features thematic exhibitions that cover the history of the Royal Thai Air Force, its various missions, and its role in regional defense. Key exhibits include:
- Interactive and Educational Displays:
- The museum is family-friendly, with interactive displays designed to engage children and adults alike. Visitors can learn about the science of flight, the inner workings of aircraft, and the history of aviation in Thailand.
- Educational programs and guided tours are available for school groups and visitors interested in a more in-depth experience.
Photos Andrei Shmatko
Photo Gallery Thierry Troussel