The Vietnam People’s Air Force Museum in Hanoi offers a comprehensive look into the history and evolution of the Vietnam People’s Air Force (VPAF) since its establishment in 1954. Located at 173C Truong Chinh Street in the Thanh Xuan District, the museum is situated on the edge of the historic Bach Mai Airfield.
Vietnam Air Force Museum/Bảo tàng Phòng không – Không Quân
173 Trường Chinh
Khương Mai, Thanh Xuân
Hà Nội
Tuesday – Saturday 08:00 – 11:00 & 13:30 – 16:30
Admission fee
Aircraft collection
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Exhibits and Collections Vietnam People’s Air Force Museum:
Outdoor Displays: The expansive 15,000-square-meter outdoor area showcases a diverse collection of aircraft and military equipment. Notable displays include MiG-17, MiG-19, and MiG-21 fighter jets, helicopters like the Mil Mi-4 (notably used by President Ho Chi Minh), and various anti-aircraft artillery and missile systems. Additionally, visitors can view American-made aircraft, such as the Cessna A-37 Dragonfly and the F-5 Freedom Fighter, which were captured and later utilized by the VPAF.
Indoor Displays: Spanning over 3,000 square meters, the indoor section features more than 3,000 artifacts, photographs, and documents. These exhibits chronicle significant periods, including the resistance against French colonialists, the Vietnam War, and the development of the VPAF in the modern era. Visitors can explore detailed accounts of pivotal battles, personal stories of air force heroes, and view artifacts such as flight suits, weaponry, and even the forward fuselage of a MiG-21, which is accessible for photo opportunities.
Photos John Tomlinson