{"id":2669,"date":"2016-02-07T15:44:09","date_gmt":"2016-02-07T13:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=2669"},"modified":"2026-04-05T17:19:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T15:19:51","slug":"malta-aviation-museum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/malta-aviation-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"Malta Aviation Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Malta Aviation Museum<\/strong> is an <strong>aircraft museum<\/strong> situated on the site of the former Royal Air Force airfield in the village of Ta&#8217;Qali, on the island of Malta. The museum, based in three hangars, covers the history of aviation on the island with exhibits, particularly from the Second World War and post-war periods. The museum is involved in the <strong>preservation and restoration<\/strong> of aircraft, some of which are in <strong>airworthy condition<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Malta Aviation Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ta\u2019 Qali, ATD 4000, M<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/2015\/05\/29\/malta\/\">Malta <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maltaaviationmuseum.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.maltaviationmuseum.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:info@maltaaviationmuseum.com\">info@maltaviationmuseum.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+356 21416095<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monday &#8211; Saturday 09:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunday 09:00 &#8211; 12:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Closed Good Friday, Easter Sunday,15 August, Xmas Day &amp; New Year&#8217;s Day<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gift shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/maltaaviation\/?rf=166803086711991\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-922 noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/facebook.jpg\" alt=\"facebook\" class=\"wp-image-922\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Malta Aviation Museum is located on the ex <a href=\"http:\/\/www.maltaaviationmuseum.com\/raftaqali.asp\"> RAF Ta&#8217; Qali Airfield<\/a>. Exhibits are housed in two, 200Ft long Romney Huts and a larger hangar dedicated to the Air Battle of Malta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Malta Aviation Museum can be reached from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arriva bus nos. 106 &amp; 107. Museum is also on the Malta Sightseeing Northern route, what are known as Hop On \u2013 Hop Off (or open-top buses) which call at the museum every 30 minutes \u2013 this is presently the best way to reach us \u2013 or by hired car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d103430.13223881826!2d14.346288460549342!3d35.89332202591856!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x130e51cf061b23af%3A0xd8cbbe0b12ccd5d1!2sMalta+Aviation+Museum!5e0!3m2!1snl!2snl!4v1454852564308\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aircraft collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/malta-aviation-museum\/supermarine-spitfire-mk-ix-en199-r-b-raf\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18503\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Supermarine-Spitfire-Mk.IX-EN199-R-B-RAF-2.jpg\" alt=\"Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX EN199\/R-B RAF, Malta Aviation Museum, Ta\u2019 Qali, Malta\" class=\"wp-image-18503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Supermarine-Spitfire-Mk.IX-EN199-R-B-RAF-2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Supermarine-Spitfire-Mk.IX-EN199-R-B-RAF-2-240x180.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Supermarine-Spitfire-Mk.IX-EN199-R-B-RAF-2-420x315.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Supermarine-Spitfire-Mk.IX-EN199-R-B-RAF-2-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX EN199\/R-B RAF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>AS7201<br><br>MM80303\/1-03<br><br>MM81145<br><br>5N-BBP<br><br>N495F<br><br>66-0749<br><br>9H-ABZ<br><br>JC-XXX<br><br>9H-ACB<br><br>C-FITH<br><br>F-GILV<br><br>XG691<br><br>G-ANFW<br><br>WZ550\/599<br><br>XN769<br><br>MM6377\/2-11<br><br>HS491<br><br>Z3055\/HA-E<br><br>WF714<br><br>WL360<br><br>WS774\/D<br><br>WV826\/O-161<br><br>&#8211;<br><br>MM53679\/SL-36<br><br>(9H-CUB) 44-79587\/BD<br><br>9H-ADX<br><br>AS0021<br><br>EN199\/R-B<\/td><td>Agusta Bell AB47G-2<br><br>Agusta Bell AB204B<br><br>Agusta Bell AB212AM<br><br>BAC 111-518FG (nose only)<br><br>Beech 18S<br><br>Bell UH-1H Iroquois<br><br>Breda Nardi NH-500M<br><br>Callus Centaur 2000<br><br>Cessna L-19E Bird Dog<br><br>Douglas C-47A Dakota<br><br>Douglas C-47A Dakota<br><br>de Havilland Sea Venom FAW.22<br><br>de Havilland D.H.82A Tiger Moth<br><br>de Havilland Vampire T.11<br><br>English Electric Lightning F.2<br><br>Fiat G91R\/1B<br><br>Fairey Swordfish IV (wreck)<br><br>Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIA<br><br>Gloster Meteor F.8<br><br>Gloster Meteor T.7<br><br>Gloster Meteor NF.14T<br><br>Hawker Sea Hawk FGA.6<br><br>Le Pou du Ciel H.M.14<br><br>North American T-6G Harvard<br><br>Piper L-4H Cub<br><br>RP-Kestrel<br><br>Scottish Aviation Bulldog T.1<br><br>Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/malta-aviation-museum\/de-havilland-vampire-t-11-wz550-599-royal-navy\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18504\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/de-Havilland-Vampire-T.11-WZ550-599-Royal-Navy-2.jpg\" alt=\"de Havilland Vampire T.11 WZ550\/599 Royal Navy, Malta Aviation Museum, Ta\u2019 Qali, Malta\" class=\"wp-image-18504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/de-Havilland-Vampire-T.11-WZ550-599-Royal-Navy-2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/de-Havilland-Vampire-T.11-WZ550-599-Royal-Navy-2-240x180.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/de-Havilland-Vampire-T.11-WZ550-599-Royal-Navy-2-420x315.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/de-Havilland-Vampire-T.11-WZ550-599-Royal-Navy-2-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/malta-aviation-museum\/de-havilland-vampire-t-11-wz550-599-royal-navy-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18505\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/de-Havilland-Vampire-T.11-WZ550-599-Royal-Navy.jpg\" alt=\"de Havilland Vampire T.11 WZ550\/599 Royal Navy, Malta Aviation Museum, Ta\u2019 Qali, Malta\" class=\"wp-image-18505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/de-Havilland-Vampire-T.11-WZ550-599-Royal-Navy.jpg 640w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/de-Havilland-Vampire-T.11-WZ550-599-Royal-Navy-240x180.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/de-Havilland-Vampire-T.11-WZ550-599-Royal-Navy-420x315.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/de-Havilland-Vampire-T.11-WZ550-599-Royal-Navy-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">de Havilland Vampire T.11 WZ550\/599 Royal Navy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/malta-aviation-museum\/english-electric-lightning-f-2-xn769-raf\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18506\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/English-Electric-Lightning-F.2-XN769-RAF.jpg\" alt=\"English Electric Lightning F.2 XN769 RAF, Malta Aviation Museum, Ta\u2019 Qali, Malta\" class=\"wp-image-18506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/English-Electric-Lightning-F.2-XN769-RAF.jpg 640w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/English-Electric-Lightning-F.2-XN769-RAF-240x180.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/English-Electric-Lightning-F.2-XN769-RAF-420x315.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/English-Electric-Lightning-F.2-XN769-RAF-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">English Electric Lightning F.2 XN769 RAF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/malta-aviation-museum\/fiat-g91r-1b-mm6377-2-11-italian-air-force\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18507\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Fiat-G91R-1B-MM6377-2-11-Italian-Air-Force.jpg\" alt=\"Fiat G91R\/1B MM6377\/2-11 Italian Air Force, Malta Aviation Museum, Ta\u2019 Qali, Malta\" class=\"wp-image-18507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Fiat-G91R-1B-MM6377-2-11-Italian-Air-Force.jpg 640w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Fiat-G91R-1B-MM6377-2-11-Italian-Air-Force-240x180.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Fiat-G91R-1B-MM6377-2-11-Italian-Air-Force-420x315.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Fiat-G91R-1B-MM6377-2-11-Italian-Air-Force-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fiat G91R\/1B MM6377\/2-11 Italian Air Force<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/malta-aviation-museum\/gloster-meteor-f-8-wf714-raf\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18509\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Gloster-Meteor-F.8-WF714-RAF.jpg\" alt=\"Gloster Meteor F.8 WF714 RAF, Malta Aviation Museum, Ta\u2019 Qali, Malta\" class=\"wp-image-18509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Gloster-Meteor-F.8-WF714-RAF.jpg 640w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Gloster-Meteor-F.8-WF714-RAF-240x180.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Gloster-Meteor-F.8-WF714-RAF-420x315.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Gloster-Meteor-F.8-WF714-RAF-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/malta-aviation-museum\/gloster-meteor-nf-14t-ws774-d-raf\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18510\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Gloster-Meteor-NF.14T-WS774-D-RAF.jpg\" alt=\"Gloster Meteor NF.14T WS774\/D RAF, Malta Aviation Museum, Ta\u2019 Qali, Malta\" class=\"wp-image-18510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Gloster-Meteor-NF.14T-WS774-D-RAF.jpg 640w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Gloster-Meteor-NF.14T-WS774-D-RAF-240x180.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Gloster-Meteor-NF.14T-WS774-D-RAF-420x315.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Gloster-Meteor-NF.14T-WS774-D-RAF-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gloster Meteor F.8 WF714 RAF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/malta-aviation-museum\/hawker-hurricane-mk-iia-z3055-ha-e-raf\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18511\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Hawker-Hurricane-Mk.IIA-Z3055-HA-E-RAF.jpg\" alt=\"Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIA Z3055\/HA-E RAF, Malta Aviation Museum, Ta\u2019 Qali, Malta\" class=\"wp-image-18511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Hawker-Hurricane-Mk.IIA-Z3055-HA-E-RAF.jpg 640w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Hawker-Hurricane-Mk.IIA-Z3055-HA-E-RAF-240x180.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Hawker-Hurricane-Mk.IIA-Z3055-HA-E-RAF-420x315.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Hawker-Hurricane-Mk.IIA-Z3055-HA-E-RAF-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIA Z3055\/HA-E RAF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/malta-aviation-museum\/supermarine-spitfire-mk-ix-en199-r-b-raf-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18512\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Supermarine-Spitfire-Mk.IX-EN199-R-B-RAF.jpg\" alt=\"Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX EN199\/R-B RAF, Malta Aviation Museum, Ta\u2019 Qali, Malta\" class=\"wp-image-18512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Supermarine-Spitfire-Mk.IX-EN199-R-B-RAF.jpg 640w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Supermarine-Spitfire-Mk.IX-EN199-R-B-RAF-240x180.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Supermarine-Spitfire-Mk.IX-EN199-R-B-RAF-420x315.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Supermarine-Spitfire-Mk.IX-EN199-R-B-RAF-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX EN199\/R-B RAF<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photos Mel Murray<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/malta-aviation-museum\/supermarine-spitfire-mk-ix-en199-raf\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2684\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Supermarine-Spitfire-Mk.IX-EN199-RAF-728x546.jpg\" alt=\"Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX\" class=\"wp-image-2684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Supermarine-Spitfire-Mk.IX-EN199-RAF-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Supermarine-Spitfire-Mk.IX-EN199-RAF-240x180.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Supermarine-Spitfire-Mk.IX-EN199-RAF-420x315.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Supermarine-Spitfire-Mk.IX-EN199-RAF-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Supermarine-Spitfire-Mk.IX-EN199-RAF.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/malta-aviation-museum\/agusta-bell-ab47g-2-as7201-armed-forces-of-malta\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2685\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Agusta-Bell-AB47G-2-AS7201-Armed-Forces-of-Malta-728x430.jpg\" alt=\"Agusta Bell AB47G-2\" class=\"wp-image-2685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Agusta-Bell-AB47G-2-AS7201-Armed-Forces-of-Malta-728x430.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Agusta-Bell-AB47G-2-AS7201-Armed-Forces-of-Malta-240x142.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Agusta-Bell-AB47G-2-AS7201-Armed-Forces-of-Malta-420x248.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Agusta-Bell-AB47G-2-AS7201-Armed-Forces-of-Malta-600x354.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Agusta-Bell-AB47G-2-AS7201-Armed-Forces-of-Malta.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Agusta Bell AB47G-2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/malta-aviation-museum\/hawker-hurricane-mk-iia-z3055-raf\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2686\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Hawker-Hurricane-Mk.IIA-Z3055-RAF-728x546.jpg\" alt=\"Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIA\" class=\"wp-image-2686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Hawker-Hurricane-Mk.IIA-Z3055-RAF-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Hawker-Hurricane-Mk.IIA-Z3055-RAF-240x180.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Hawker-Hurricane-Mk.IIA-Z3055-RAF-420x315.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Hawker-Hurricane-Mk.IIA-Z3055-RAF-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Hawker-Hurricane-Mk.IIA-Z3055-RAF.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/malta-aviation-museum\/malta-aviation-museum-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2670\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Malta-Aviation-Museum-728x341.jpg\" alt=\"Malta Aviation Museum\" class=\"wp-image-2670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Malta-Aviation-Museum-728x341.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Malta-Aviation-Museum-240x113.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Malta-Aviation-Museum-420x197.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Malta-Aviation-Museum-600x281.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Malta-Aviation-Museum.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photos Malta Aviation Museum, Ta\u2019 Qali, Malta | Mel Murray<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Features of the Malta Aviation Museum:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aircraft Collection<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Malta Aviation Museum<\/strong> houses a wide variety of <strong>aircraft<\/strong>, both <strong>military<\/strong> and <strong>civilian<\/strong>, that represent key periods of aviation history. The museum is home to planes from different eras, ranging from the <strong>early days of flight<\/strong> to <strong>World War II<\/strong> and beyond.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The collection includes <strong>propeller-driven planes<\/strong>, <strong>jet aircraft<\/strong>, and <strong>helicopters<\/strong>. Many of these aircraft were used by the <strong>British Royal Air Force (RAF)<\/strong> during <strong>World War II<\/strong>, when Malta played a strategic role in the <strong>Mediterranean theater<\/strong> of the war.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some notable aircraft on display include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hawker Hurricane<\/strong> and <strong>Supermarine Spitfire<\/strong> fighters from WWII.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gloster Gladiator<\/strong>, a biplane used in the <strong>Siege of Malta<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Douglas DC-3<\/strong>, a transport aircraft.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vickers Valiant<\/strong> and other military jets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Various <strong>helicopters<\/strong> and <strong>small aircraft<\/strong> used for both civilian and military purposes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Role of Malta in WWII<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum highlights <strong>Malta&#8217;s pivotal role in World War II<\/strong>, particularly its strategic position in the Mediterranean. Malta was a key base for the <strong>Allied forces<\/strong>, and the museum showcases the aircraft that were stationed on the island and used during the war.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exhibits cover the <strong>Siege of Malta<\/strong>, the <strong>defense of the island<\/strong>, and the involvement of various air forces in combat operations. There are displays detailing the <strong>defensive battles<\/strong> fought by the <strong>Royal Air Force<\/strong> (RAF), including the <strong>Malta Convoys<\/strong> and the <strong>air defense of Malta<\/strong> against <strong>Axis forces<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aviation Memorabilia<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In addition to the aircraft collection, the museum features a range of <strong>aviation memorabilia<\/strong> that helps tell the story of <strong>aviation history<\/strong> on Malta. This includes <strong>uniforms<\/strong>, <strong>flight instruments<\/strong>, <strong>pilot equipment<\/strong>, and <strong>photographs<\/strong> documenting the island&#8217;s aviation history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are also displays dedicated to the <strong>military aviation units<\/strong> that operated from Malta, as well as the history of <strong>aviation in the Maltese islands<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restoration and Preservation<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Malta Aviation Museum is involved in the <strong>restoration and preservation<\/strong> of historical aircraft. Some of the museum&#8217;s aircraft are in the process of being restored to their original condition, and visitors may have the opportunity to see these planes being worked on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The museum&#8217;s commitment to preserving Malta\u2019s aviation heritage includes the ongoing restoration of <strong>aircraft<\/strong>, <strong>engines<\/strong>, and other aviation equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Educational Programs and Tours<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Malta Aviation Museum<\/strong> offers <strong>guided tours<\/strong> that provide in-depth explanations about the aircraft, their history, and Malta&#8217;s role in aviation. These tours are led by knowledgeable staff and are an excellent way for visitors to learn more about the exhibits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Educational programs<\/strong> for students and aviation enthusiasts are also available, with a focus on the history of aviation, military aviation, and the role of Malta in global aviation developments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Historical Exhibits and Interactive Displays<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum has several <strong>interactive exhibits<\/strong> designed to engage visitors in aviation history. These displays allow visitors to explore aspects of <strong>aviation technology<\/strong>, <strong>military aviation tactics<\/strong>, and the strategic importance of <strong>Malta<\/strong> as an airbase during the war.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The museum also includes <strong>historical narratives<\/strong> about aviation milestones in Malta, showcasing the island&#8217;s contributions to the development of <strong>aviation<\/strong> over the years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Airfield and Aircraft Viewing<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Malta Aviation Museum<\/strong> is situated near <strong>Ta&#8217; Qali National Park<\/strong>, which was once the site of a <strong>Royal Air Force base<\/strong> during WWII. The museum grounds are a former <strong>airfield<\/strong>, and visitors can get up close to the aircraft and explore the history of the airbase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The museum&#8217;s outdoor area provides an opportunity for visitors to see the aircraft in their entirety and appreciate the scale and design of these historical planes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Events and Airshows<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Malta Aviation Museum hosts <strong>special events<\/strong>, such as <strong>airshows<\/strong>, <strong>vintage aircraft fly-ins<\/strong>, and <strong>aviation festivals<\/strong>, which allow visitors to see historic planes in action. These events often feature <strong>aircraft displays<\/strong>, flying demonstrations, and opportunities to meet with aviation professionals and enthusiasts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The museum is also involved in <strong>commemorative events<\/strong> celebrating important anniversaries in Malta&#8217;s aviation history, particularly related to <strong>World War II<\/strong> and the island&#8217;s role in the war effort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Visit the Malta Aviation Museum?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Malta Aviation Museum<\/strong> offers a fascinating look at the <strong>island&#8217;s aviation history<\/strong>, with a strong focus on <strong>World War II<\/strong> and its significance as a key military base in the <strong>Mediterranean<\/strong>. The museum provides an opportunity to explore <strong>historic aircraft<\/strong>, learn about the <strong>technological advancements<\/strong> in aviation, and discover the crucial role Malta played in <strong>military aviation history<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The museum&#8217;s extensive collection, educational programs, and commitment to the <strong>restoration of aircraft<\/strong> make it an ideal destination for aviation enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone interested in learning more about <strong>aviation technology<\/strong> and <strong>military history<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those visiting <strong>Malta<\/strong>, the <strong>Malta Aviation Museum<\/strong> offers a unique opportunity to connect with the <strong>aviation heritage<\/strong> of the island and appreciate the <strong>important role<\/strong> it played in <strong>global aviation history<\/strong>, particularly during the <strong>Second World War<\/strong>. Whether you&#8217;re exploring the <strong>aircraft exhibits<\/strong>, learning about the island&#8217;s <strong>military history<\/strong>, or attending an aviation event, the Malta Aviation Museum provides an immersive and informative experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Malta Aviation Museum is an aircraft museum situated on the site of the former Royal Air Force airfield in the village of Ta&#8217;Qali, on the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2669","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2669","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2669"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2669\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36712,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2669\/revisions\/36712"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2669"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}