{"id":2782,"date":"2016-02-11T21:42:49","date_gmt":"2016-02-11T19:42:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=2782"},"modified":"2025-05-04T13:55:38","modified_gmt":"2025-05-04T11:55:38","slug":"museum-vliegbasis-deelen","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/museum-vliegbasis-deelen\/","title":{"rendered":"Museum Vliegbasis Deelen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Museum Vliegbasis Deelen<\/strong> is an aviation museum located near <strong>Arnhem<\/strong> in the Netherlands. It is situated at the site of the <strong>former Deelen Airbase<\/strong>, which has a rich history dating back to the early days of aviation and is closely linked to both <strong>World War II<\/strong> and the post-war period of the Netherlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Museum Vliegbasis Deelen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hoenderloseweg 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6816 SW Arnhem<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/2015\/05\/29\/netherlands\/\">Netherlands<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/museumdeelen.nl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/museumdeelen.nl<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:info@museumdeelen.nl\">info@museumdeelen.nl<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+31 <span id=\"skype_c2c_container\" dir=\"ltr\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-numbertocall=\"+31620901649\" data-numbertype=\"paid\" data-isfreecall=\"false\" data-isrtl=\"false\" data-ismobile=\"false\"><span dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"non_free_num_ui\">6 20901649<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saturday &#8211; Sunday 11:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nl-nl.facebook.com\/pages\/Museum-Vliegbasis-Deelen\/208227155896224\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-922\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/facebook.jpg\" alt=\"facebook\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/museumdeelen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-1512\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/twitter.png\" alt=\"twitter\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\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!1d313985.98500212823!2d5.617961650039135!3d52.06124127787795!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x47c7a534b67643d3%3A0xb4b315f3aa02a90b!2sStichting+Museum+Vliegbasis+Deelen!5e0!3m2!1snl!2snl!4v1455219720112\" 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\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/museum-vliegbasis-deelen\/auster-aop3-nx537-g\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2783\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"144\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Auster-AOP3-NX537-G.jpg\" alt=\"Auster AOP3 NX537\/G\" class=\"wp-image-2783\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>NX537\/G<p><\/p>\n<p>P-172<\/p>\n<p>LK545\/5G-T<\/p>\n<p>FAP 9378<\/p>\n<p>MJ874<\/p><\/td><td>Auster AOP Mk.III<p><\/p>\n<p>Republic F-84F Thunderstreak (tail)<\/p>\n<p>Short Stirling IV (Hull section)<\/p>\n<p>Sud Aviation <span class=\"ScrambleLabel\">SE3160<\/span> Alouette III<\/p>\n<p>Supermarine Spitfire LF9 (front scetion)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spitfire LF9 (416Sqn) RCAF, shotdown 29 September 1944<br>\nAuster AOP Mk.III is stored, will be on display occasionally<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview of Museum Vliegbasis Deelen:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Historical Significance<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum is located on the grounds of <strong>Deelen Airbase<\/strong>, which played an important role during <strong>World War II<\/strong>. The airbase was originally built by the Germans in the 1930s as part of their military expansion and was later used by the <strong>Royal Netherlands Air Force<\/strong> (KLM) after the war.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>During <strong>World War II<\/strong>, Deelen Airbase became a key location for the <strong>Luftwaffe<\/strong>, the German Air Force. It was also involved in the <strong>Battle of Arnhem<\/strong> (part of the larger <strong>Operation Market Garden<\/strong>), a significant conflict in 1944. After the war, the airbase was used by NATO forces, and its history spans the development of aviation from <strong>World War II<\/strong> to the <strong>Cold War<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Museum Exhibits<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Museum Vliegbasis Deelen<\/strong> showcases a variety of <strong>aviation-related artifacts<\/strong>, including <strong>aircraft<\/strong>, <strong>aviation equipment<\/strong>, and <strong>historical displays<\/strong>. It focuses on the role of <strong>Deelen Airbase<\/strong> during <strong>World War II<\/strong>, the <strong>Cold War<\/strong>, and its significance to the Dutch military aviation history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The museum houses several <strong>military aircraft<\/strong>, including a jet and fighter planes that were used during the post-WWII era. It also features <strong>photographs<\/strong>, <strong>documents<\/strong>, and <strong>uniforms<\/strong> from the period, allowing visitors to explore the military history of the region and its airfield.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>World War II &amp; Operation Market Garden<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum delves into the historical context of the <strong>Battle of Arnhem<\/strong> (part of <strong>Operation Market Garden<\/strong>), which was fought nearby. It educates visitors on the airbase\u2019s strategic importance during this critical battle and the role played by various <strong>Allied forces<\/strong>, including <strong>British airborne troops<\/strong> and <strong>American forces<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A key element of the museum is its emphasis on the <strong>resilience and bravery<\/strong> of those involved in the <strong>battle for Arnhem<\/strong> and the larger <strong>Dutch resistance movement<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preservation and Restoration<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Museum Vliegbasis Deelen<\/strong> is also involved in the <strong>restoration<\/strong> and <strong>preservation<\/strong> of historic aircraft, offering visitors the opportunity to see aircraft in varying stages of restoration. Volunteers and experts work on restoring some of the planes to keep them in display-worthy condition, and the museum often holds events where restoration efforts are showcased.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Events and Educational Programs<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Museum Vliegbasis Deelen frequently hosts <strong>educational programs<\/strong>, including <strong>guided tours<\/strong> for school groups, aviation enthusiasts, and history buffs. The museum also organizes <strong>special events<\/strong> such as <strong>commemorative ceremonies<\/strong> often involving historic aircraft flyovers or displays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Museum Vliegbasis Deelen is an aviation museum located near Arnhem in the Netherlands. 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