{"id":1883,"date":"2016-01-17T15:40:22","date_gmt":"2016-01-17T13:40:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=1883"},"modified":"2025-08-03T14:22:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T12:22:08","slug":"musee-de-laeronautique-navale","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/musee-de-laeronautique-navale\/","title":{"rendered":"Mus\u00e9e de l&#8217;A\u00e9ronautique Navale"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Mus\u00e9e de l&#8217;A\u00e9ronautique Navale<\/strong> in Rochefort (Charente-Maritime, France) is a fascinating museum dedicated to the history and heritage of French naval aviation. Situated on the site of the former <strong>Naval Air Base of Rochefort<\/strong>, it provides a unique insight into the aeronautical history of the <strong>French Navy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mus\u00e9e de l&#8217;A\u00e9ronautique Navale<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"txt\">Rond &#8211; point A. Bignon<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"txt\">B.P 90179<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"txt\">17309 Rochefort<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/2015\/05\/27\/france\/\">France<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/museeaeronaval.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/museeaeronaval.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:contact@museeaeronaval.com\">contact@museeaeronaval.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+33 6 77 71 10 16<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"txt\">Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 14:00<\/span> &#8211; 17:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61559107805233\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/facebook.jpg\" alt=\"facebook\" class=\"wp-image-922\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d355179.6504489336!2d-1.319530147265497!3d45.93447720193892!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x480141a870c87225%3A0xf37c2b56da72efb5!2sMus%C3%A9e%20de%20l&#39;A%C3%A9ronautique%20Navale!5e0!3m2!1snl!2sus!4v1740928289243!5m2!1snl!2sus\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aircraft collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/musee-de-laeronautique-navale\/westland-lynx-has-2fn-03-aeronavale\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1884\"><img 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class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Westland Lynx HAS.2(FN) 267 Aeronavale<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>056\/CAN-7 <p>25<\/p> <p>709<\/p> <p>1<\/p> <p>4<\/p> <p>8<\/p> <p>15<\/p> <p>F-CAFB<\/p> <p>11<\/p> <p>F-ZBAR<\/p>  <p>05<\/p> <p>7<\/p> <p>02<\/p> <p>8<\/p> <p>17<\/p> <p>294<\/p> <p>408<\/p> <p>716<\/p> <p>1<\/p> <p>16<\/p> <p>20<\/p> <p>144688<\/p> <p>268\/CAN-16<\/p><br><br>(F-BMQI) 116<br> <br><br><p>33<\/p> <p>62<\/p> <p>65<\/p> <p>69<\/p> <p>70<\/p> <p>71<\/p> <p>43<\/p> <p>59<\/p> <p>3820<\/p> <p>FR63\/H20<\/p> <p>925<\/p> <p>M05\/J<\/p> <p>150<\/p> <p>53\/11F.53<\/p> <p>7\/51S.51<\/p> <p>41<\/p> <p>54<\/p> <p>237<\/p> <p>997<\/p> <p>160<\/p> <p>XX904<\/p> <p>267<\/p><\/td><td>Agusta-Bell AB47G <p>Beech JRB-4 Expeditor<\/p> <p>Beech SNB-5 Navigator<\/p> <p>Brequet Br1050 Alize<\/p> <p>Brequet Br1050 Alize<\/p> <p>Brequet Br1050 Alize<\/p> <p>Brequet Br1050 Alize<\/p> <p>Caudron C-800 Epervier<\/p> <p>Chance Vought F-8P Crusader<\/p> <p>Consolidated PBY-5A Canso<\/p>  <p>Dassault Etendard 4M<\/p> <p>Dassault Etendard 4M<\/p> <p>Dassault Super Etendard M<\/p> <p>Dassault Super Etendard<\/p> <p>Dassault Super Etendard (cockpit)<\/p> <p>Dassault MD312 Flamant<\/p> <p>Dewoitine D520<\/p> <p>Douglas C-47D Dakota<\/p> <p>Fouga CM175 Zephyr<\/p> <p>Fouga CM175 Zephyr<\/p> <p>Fouga CM175 Zephyr<\/p> <p>Lockheed SP-2H Neptune<\/p> <p>Max Holste MH1521M Broussard<\/p><br><p>Morane Saulnier MS733 Alcyon<\/p><br><p>Morane Saulnier MS760 Paris<\/p> <p><span class=\"st\">Morane Saulnier MS893-100S Rallye<\/span><\/p> <p><span class=\"st\">Morane Saulnier MS893-100S Rallye<\/span><\/p> <p><span class=\"st\">Morane Saulnier MS893-100S Rallye<\/span><\/p> <p><span class=\"st\">Morane Saulnier MS893-100S Rallye<\/span><\/p> <p><span class=\"st\">Morane Saulnier MS893-100S Rallye<\/span><\/p> <p>Nord N262A<\/p> <p>Nord N262A<\/p> <p>North American T-6D Texan<\/p> <p>Piasecki H-21C Banane<\/p> <p>Piper PA31-350 Navajo<\/p> <p>SEPECAT Jaguar M<\/p> <p>Sikorsky HSS-1<\/p> <p>SNCASE Aquilon 203<\/p> <p>Stampe Vertongen SV-4C<\/p> <p>Sud Aviation SE3130 Alouette 2<\/p> <p>Sud Aviation SE3130 Alouette 2<\/p> <p>Sud Aviation SE3160 Alouette 3<\/p> <p>Sud Aviation SE3160 Alouette 3<\/p> <p>Sud Aviation SA321G Super Frelon<\/p> <p>Westland Lynx<\/p> <p>Westland Lynx HAS.2(FN)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Highlights of the Mus\u00e9e de l&#8217;A\u00e9ronautique Navale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Exhibits<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aircraft Collection<\/strong>: The museum features a diverse array of aircraft used by the French Navy, including fighter jets, patrol planes, helicopters, and training aircraft. Some notable aircraft include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dassault \u00c9tendard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breguet Aliz\u00e9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Super Frelon helicopter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fouga CM.175 Z\u00e9phyr (naval version of the Fouga Magister)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Simulators and Training Devices<\/strong>: Training systems used to prepare naval aviators, including cockpit simulators.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Engines and Technical Displays<\/strong>: A showcase of aircraft engines and technical equipment, illustrating the evolution of aviation technology in naval contexts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Historical Artifacts<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Photographs and Documents<\/strong>: Archival material related to the development of naval aviation in France.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Uniforms and Equipment<\/strong>: Displays of flight suits, helmets, and survival equipment used by naval pilots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Restoration and Conservation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Mus\u00e9e de l&#8217;A\u00e9ronautique Navale<\/strong> is heavily involved in the restoration of vintage aircraft. Visitors may witness ongoing restoration projects and interact with the dedicated volunteers who maintain the collection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visitor Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Interactive Displays<\/strong>: Many exhibits are designed to engage visitors of all ages, with opportunities to learn about the operations of naval aircraft and their missions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Guided Tours<\/strong>: Knowledgeable guides offer insights into the history and functionality of the museum\u2019s collections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Special Events<\/strong>: The <strong>Mus\u00e9e de l&#8217;A\u00e9ronautique Navale<\/strong> occasionally organizes airshows, educational workshops, and themed days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Mus\u00e9e de l&#8217;A\u00e9ronautique Navale in Rochefort (Charente-Maritime, France) is a fascinating museum dedicated to the history and heritage of French naval aviation. 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