SA Aviation Museum

Volume 1, Issue 1

Newsletter Date

Authors:
Tyler .Q
Sam .S
Lewis .O

Aviation Museum
The South Australian Aviation museum first opened in 1985. The current
hanger that you will see the planes in today was first opened in 1986. The
museums main attraction the F-111 arrived on the scene a few years ago in
2013. There are many exiting things to see and do at the Aviation museum.
You can book a tour to go inside the mind boggling F-111 or just admire the
amazing jet by walking around on the outside. You can also go inside a few of
the other planes such as the incredible Fokker F27-109 and use your
imagination to pretend you are in different aviation scenarios. You can also
listen to live transmission from Adelaide Airport, what a great way to listen
to what the pilots here in the cockpit! At the museum there are many
friendly and knowledgeable guides that can teach you some interesting facts
about the incredible displays. There are fifteen planes currently on display and
a variety of different exhibits on pilots and engines Around the main hanger
you and your children can enjoy finding Wilbur the teddy bear. Make sure to
check everywhere from in planes to on top of exhibits.

The Museum

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SA Aviation Museum

F-111
The incredible F-111 is a recently retired jet that served for a
valuable 37 years and can travel more than two times the speed of
sound! Now thats a quick plane. The plane had wings that can fold
in and out and the plane can weigh around 114,000 pounds when
taking off. Thats more than 51,000 kilograms! It is truly an
incredible aircraft. Also tours with a guide to get up close and
personal with the iconic F-111.

The F-111

I had an awesome time

exploring the amazing
planes! -Tyler Q
The

planes were amazing I had a great

time -Lewis O

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The Fokker F27

The Fokker first flew in Amsterdam in 1959. The aircraft was used by the
CSIRO for atmospheric research projects. The plane held this research
role between the years of 1978 to 2001. The plane has an unusually long
nose which you can compare to a regular aircrafts nose at the museum.
The plane is now retired but it was an awesome research tool for the
CSIRO and a truly amazing piece of aviation! You and your family can go
inside this plane and experience it close and pretend that you are going
somewhere or travelling as spies on a top secret mission.

The Fokker F27

I had fun finding Wilbur the teddy bear,

10/10 will go there again but on an open
cockpit day-Sam S

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Before you leave you could go to the gift shop and buy a
toy for your young ones or choose out of 100s of great
models to build over the weekend.
If you like planes this is the place,
Our planes will blow your mind to space!
We hope to see you down here at the South Australian
Aviation museum! !

Dont feel pain, see a plane!

Contacts:
Phone: 08 8240 1230
Address: 66 Lipson street Port Adelaide

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