Deutsch-Kanadisches Luftwaffenmuseum

The German-Canadian Air Force Museum (Deutsch-Kanadisches Luftwaffenmuseum) is located at the former Canadian airbase CFB Baden-Soellingen, in Rheinmünster, Germany. This museum preserves the legacy of Canadian and NATO air forces stationed in Germany during the Cold War and highlights their contributions to European security.

Deutsch-Kanadisches Luftwaffenmuseum

Baden Airpark

Victoria Boulevard E 8

77836 Rheinmünster

Germany

www.airforcemuseumsoellingen.de

Airforcemuseumsoellingen@hotmail.de

+49 7229 6990049

Sunday 10:00 – 17:00

Admission fee

Coming from the North or the South via Autobahn A 5, from the West via Autoroute A 35, D 4 and Highway B 36 to the Baden-Airpark.

Entering the Baden-Airpark follow the main road, “Victoria Blvd.”, straight ahead to the South. At the far end you will find the shelter marked “Museum”.

Aircraft collection

Piaggio FWP149D D-EOAO
BB-281

31+42

34+13

24+11

24+19

21613

D-EOAO

Canadair CL-13B Sabre 6

Fiat G91R/3 Gina

Fiat G91T/3 Gina (cockpit)

Lockheed F-104G Starfighter (cockpit)

Lockheed F-104G Starfighter

Lockheed T-33A

Piaggio FWP149D

Historical Background

  • The Baden-Soellingen Air Base was one of four NATO airbases established in Germany after World War II.
  • Operated by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) from the 1950s to the 1990s, it played a key role in Cold War defense strategies.
  • The airbase closed in 1994, following the end of the Cold War, and the museum now stands as a tribute to this unique chapter of military cooperation.

Key Attractions and Features Deutsch-Kanadisches Luftwaffenmuseum

  1. Aircraft Displays
    • Restored aircraft from the RCAF and other NATO forces, including:
      • CF-104 Starfighter: A supersonic jet that served as Canada’s primary strike aircraft in Europe.
      • Other NATO aircraft, including helicopters and support planes.
      • Displays often include fully preserved cockpits and technical details of each plane.
  2. Cold War Artifacts
    • A collection of memorabilia, documents, and photographs chronicling life at Baden-Soellingen Air Base.
    • Uniforms, flight gear, and personal items of Canadian service members.
  3. NATO’s Role in Germany
    • Exhibits detailing the strategic importance of the Canadian presence in Germany during the Cold War.
    • Insights into NATO’s collective defense efforts and the role of airpower in deterring Soviet aggression.
  4. Interactive and Educational Exhibits
    • Simulators allowing visitors to experience what it was like to pilot Cold War-era jets.
    • Educational panels explaining the technologies and strategies employed by NATO air forces.
  5. Cultural Exchange and Community
    • The Deutsch-Kanadisches Luftwaffenmuseum emphasizes the close relationship between Canadian personnel and the local German population.
    • Stories of friendship, cultural exchange, and shared experiences are showcased through oral histories and photographs.
  6. Commemorative Displays
    • Memorials honoring Canadian personnel who served at the base, particularly those who lost their lives in service.