The Hellenic Air Force Museum (Μουσείο Πολεμικής Αεροπορίας) is dedicated to preserving the history of the Hellenic Air Force and showcasing the evolution of aviation in Greece. The museum is located at the historic Tatoi Air Base, just outside Athens, and offers a comprehensive collection of aircraft, artifacts, and exhibits related to the Greek Air Force‘s history and achievements.

Μουσείο Πολεμικής Αεροπορίας / Mouseío Polemikís Aeroporías

Hellenic Air Force Museum

Dekeleia – Tatoi Air Base

TGA 1010  Athens

Greece

www.haf.gr/en/history/museum/default.asp

museum@haf.gr

+30 210 8195254

Fax: +30 210 2461661

only by permission

Winter

• Saturday – Sunday 10:00 -16:00 last admission at 15:00

Summer

• Saturday – Sunday 10:00 – 17:00 last admission at 16:00

Closed during national holidays.

Aircraft collection

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Agusta Bell AB-47J-2 Agusta Bell AB-206A Jet Ranger Bell 47G-5 Bell OH-13H Sioux Bristol Blenheim Mk.IVF Canadair CL-13 Sabre Mk.2 Canadair CL-13 Sabre Mk.2 Canadair CL-13 Sabre Mk.2 Canadair CL-13 Sabre Mk.2 Cessna 172RG Cutlass Cessna T-37B Tweety Cessna T-37C Tweety Cessna T-41D Mescalero Convair TF-102A Delta Dagger Convair TF-102A Delta Dagger Convair TF-102A Delta Dagger Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver Dassault Mirage F1CG de Havilland DH.82A Tiger Moth Dornier Do28D-2 Dornier Do28D-2 Douglas A-26B Invader Douglas C-47B Dakota Douglas C-47B Dakota Douglas C-47B Dakota Grumman Gulfstream I Grumman G164A AgCat Grumman HU-16B Albatross Grumman HU-16B Albatross Junkers Ju-52/3 Junkers Ju-87D-3 Lim-2Rbis Lockheed F-104G Starfighter Lockheed F-104G Starfighter Lockheed F-104G Starfighter Lockheed F-104G Starfighter Lockheed F-104G Starfighter Lockheed F-104G Starfighter Lockheed TF-104G Starfighter Lockheed TF-104G Starfighter Lockheed T-33A Lockheed T-33A Lockheed T-33A Lockheed T-33A Lockheed T-33A Nord N.2501D Noratlas North American F-86D Sabre North American T-6G Harvard Northrop F-5A Freedomfighter Northrop F-5A Freedomfighter Northrop RF-5A Freedomfighter PZL-Mielec M-18B Dromader Republic F-84F Thunderstreak Republic F-84F Thunderstreak Republic F-84G Thunderjet Republic RF-84F Thunderflash Republic RF-84F Thunderflash Sikorsky UH-19B Chickasaw Vought A-7E Corsair II Vought A-7E Corsair II Vought A-7H Corsair II

Key Exhibits and Highlights:

1. Historical Aircraft Collection:
   • The museum houses an extensive collection of both military and civilian aircraft, showcasing the evolution of aviation in Greece. Some of the key aircraft include:
   • F-4 Phantom II: A Cold War-era supersonic jet that served in both the Greek and US Air Forces.
   • T-6 Texan: A WWII-era American trainer used by the Hellenic Air Force.
   • Beechcraft T-34 Mentor: A trainer aircraft used during the 1950s and 1960s.
   • F-84 Thunderjet and F-86 Sabre: Key fighter jets used by Greece during the 1950s and 1960s.
2. World War II Aircraft:
   • The museum features several WWII aircraft, including iconic planes that participated in Greece’s air defense during the war.
     • A significant portion of the museum’s collection is dedicated to aircraft used in WWII by Greece, showcasing aircraft such as the P-47 Thunderbolt, Hawker Hurricane, and other notable models from the era.
     • Exhibits related to Greece’s role in the Italian and German invasions, as well as the Greek Resistance and the Battle of Crete, provide insight into the contributions of the Hellenic Air Force during the war.
3. Cold War and Post-WWII Aircraft:
   • After WWII, Greece’s air force was heavily involved in the Cold War, acquiring advanced jet aircraft. The museum displays several of these aircraft, including the Northrop F-5, Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, and McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom.
   • The museum also highlights the development and modernization of the Hellenic Air Force during the Cold War, with aircraft from both American and European manufacturers.
4. Helicopters and Aviation Technology:
   • The museum exhibits a range of military helicopters, including the Bell 47, CH-47 Chinook, and UH-1 Huey, illustrating the role of helicopters in military operations and logistics.
   • The museum’s collection also includes aviation engines, radars, navigation equipment, and other important technological advancements that have supported the Hellenic Air Force.
5. Aviation History and Milestones:
   • The museum provides a timeline of the Hellenic Air Force’s history, from its origins in the 1910s to its development as a modern military air force. Key milestones, such as the formation of the Royal Hellenic Air Force in the 1930s and its expansion after World War II, are thoroughly documented.
   • Special exhibits are dedicated to **aircraft used in the Greek Civil War and Korean War, illustrating the wide-ranging operations the Hellenic Air Force has undertaken.
6. Thematic Exhibits:
   • The museum also has several thematic exhibits that include collections of uniforms, medals, photographs, and historical documents related to Greece’s aviation history.
   • Visitors can see how aviators’ uniforms have evolved over the years, from the early 20th century to the present day, and learn about the technical and operational aspects of the air force’s aircraft and weapons.

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Photos George Vlachos