NEWS & EVENTS - MUSEUM
26 February 2020
Gate guards are part of military aviation history and tradition
Museum
The deployment of gate guards in the form of aircraft no longer in service is a time-honoured tradition in air forces around the world and the SA Air Force (SAAF) is no different.
8 September 2019
2020: Airforce looks to celebrate centenary through 25 years of Democracy
Museum
The South African Air Force (SAAF) is planning on hosting a number of activities during 2020 to celebrate the official founding of what is commonly referred to as the second oldest Commonwealth air force.
10 August 2019
Historical hangar damaged in AFB Swartkop fire
Museum
A hangar fire at AFB Swartkop, home to the SAAF Museum, was contained on the morning of Saturday 10 August.
17 April 2019
Election puts SAAF Museum airshow on hold
Museum
The South African Air Force (SAAF) Museum at Air Force Base Zwartkop will not hold its annual air show on May 4 with national and provincial elections four days later cited as the reason for postponement.
12 September 2018
SAAF Museum Spitfire fighter project at 'critical point'
Museum
The South African Air Force (SAAF) Museum project to rebuild, into flying condition, one of only two Supermarine Spitfires in South Africa has reached a critical point, requiring significant investment to be able to effectively proceed.
6 November 2017
Angola asked for return of MiG-21
Museum
After almost 30 years of a MiG-21 fighter jet being in South African hands, Angolan officials have stated that the aircraft remained the property of their country.
20 September 2017
SA returns MiG fighter to Angola
Museum
Under a cloak of secrecy, the South African government has returned a MiG-21 fighter jet that it acquired during the Border War conflict in 1988.
15 August 2016
SAAF Museum working on restoration projects and transformation displays
Museum
As part of its role in preserving South Africa's military aviation heritage through its museum, the SAAF is compiling a history which is inclusive and reflects all factors that have made the SAAF what it is today.
4 March 2016
New boss for SAAF Museum
Museum
The new man in charge of the SAAF's military aviation history via its three museums is Lieutenant Colonel Thor Fredericks.
12 October 2015
SAAF Museum adds a Cessna 185 to its inventory – more to come
Museum
A silver Cessna 185, bearing the words "SA Army/SA Leer," took to the air for the first time after refurbishment to become another of the Museum's flyable aircraft.
20 August 2015
SAAF Museum flight's new addition ready to fly
Museum
The latest addition to the SAAF Museum flight – a Cessna 150 – is expected to take part in the September flying training day.
5 May 2015
SAAF Museum air show promises to be a goodie
Museum
This Saturday is air show day at AFB Zwartkop when the SAAF Museum's annual fundraiser takes to the skies.
27 October 2014
Retired SAAF general back to add value to military heritage
Museum
Retired SAAF Major General "Lucky" Ngema is back in uniform, as a Reserve Force officer, tasked with bringing the air force museum into line regarding the pre-integration history of the non-statutory forces.
8 October 2014
SAAF Museums open once again!
Museum
The SAAF Museum at Zwartkop and the two satellite branches at Cape Town and Port Elizabeth will once again be open to members of the public as of Thursday 9 October.
2 October 2014
Air Force chief apologises for Museum closure
Museum
SAAF Chief Lt Gen Zakes Msimang and the Air Force Command Council have apologised for the inconvenience caused by the temporary closure of the SAAF Museum headquarters and one of its satellites.
1 October 2014
SAAF Museums closed until further notice
Museum
In a move that has shocked both SAAF Museum staff and aviation enthusiasts alike, the SAAF Museum has issued a notice saying that all three popular aviation museum will be closed until further notice.
1 October 2014
Attempted theft behind SAAF Museum closure
Museum
Two factors are behind the current temporary closure of the SAAF Museum at AFB Zwartkop as well as its satellites at Air Force Bases Port Elizabeth and Ysterplaat.
7 April 2014
Unique Bosbok flying at SAAF Museum
Museum
Warbird enthusiasts were treated to the maiden flight of a restored Bosbok battlefield reconnaissance aircraft at the SAAF Museum's April flying day this weekend.
27 March 2014
Black Widow will join other warbirds at SAAF Museum
Museum
Arguably South Africa's best known warbird – the distinctive black and gold Mirage IIICZ – is no longer airworthy.
8 February 2014
Exciting year ahead for SAAF Museum
Museum
Signalling the start of an exciting new year for military aviation enthusiasts, the SAAF Museum's first flying training day of 2014 showcased several unusual aircraft.
28 July 2013
Chief of the SAAF: The past is important
Museum
It is important that new and current members of the SAAF are reminded of the service's past whilst preparing for the future.
7 May 2013
SAAF Museum airshow going to be a goodie
Museum
Forty years of preserving South Africa's military aviation history will be marked with a massive 40 helicopter formation flypast at the SAAF Museum airshow on Saturday.
7 May 2013
Industry targeting careers at SAAF Museum air show
Museum
The fear that South Africa's pipeline of young engineers for the aerospace and aviation sectors is "drying up" is one of the reasons why major local defence industry company, Paramount Group, is supporting the SAAF Museum and its annual airshow.
17 February 2012
Museum acquires new helicopter exhibits
Museum
The SAAF Museum has acquired two new exhibits that symbolise the technological prowess of the South African aeronautical industry in the late twentieth century.
22 October 2011
Ysterplaat Celebrates 70 Years
Museum
The SAAF Museum opened a small exhibition to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the formal inception of AFB Ysterplaat.
Gate guards are part of military aviation history and tradition
Museum
The deployment of gate guards in the form of aircraft no longer in service is a time-honoured tradition in air forces around the world and the SA Air Force (SAAF) is no different.
2020: Airforce looks to celebrate centenary through 25 years of Democracy
Museum
The South African Air Force (SAAF) is planning on hosting a number of activities during 2020 to celebrate the official founding of what is commonly referred to as the second oldest Commonwealth air force.
Historical hangar damaged in AFB Swartkop fire
Museum
A hangar fire at AFB Swartkop, home to the SAAF Museum, was contained on the morning of Saturday 10 August.
Election puts SAAF Museum airshow on hold
Museum
The South African Air Force (SAAF) Museum at Air Force Base Zwartkop will not hold its annual air show on May 4 with national and provincial elections four days later cited as the reason for postponement.
SAAF Museum Spitfire fighter project at 'critical point'
Museum
The South African Air Force (SAAF) Museum project to rebuild, into flying condition, one of only two Supermarine Spitfires in South Africa has reached a critical point, requiring significant investment to be able to effectively proceed.
Angola asked for return of MiG-21
Museum
After almost 30 years of a MiG-21 fighter jet being in South African hands, Angolan officials have stated that the aircraft remained the property of their country.
SA returns MiG fighter to Angola
Museum
Under a cloak of secrecy, the South African government has returned a MiG-21 fighter jet that it acquired during the Border War conflict in 1988.
SAAF Museum working on restoration projects and transformation displays
Museum
As part of its role in preserving South Africa's military aviation heritage through its museum, the SAAF is compiling a history which is inclusive and reflects all factors that have made the SAAF what it is today.
New boss for SAAF Museum
Museum
The new man in charge of the SAAF's military aviation history via its three museums is Lieutenant Colonel Thor Fredericks.
SAAF Museum adds a Cessna 185 to its inventory – more to come
Museum
A silver Cessna 185, bearing the words "SA Army/SA Leer," took to the air for the first time after refurbishment to become another of the Museum's flyable aircraft.
SAAF Museum flight's new addition ready to fly
Museum
The latest addition to the SAAF Museum flight – a Cessna 150 – is expected to take part in the September flying training day.
SAAF Museum air show promises to be a goodie
Museum
This Saturday is air show day at AFB Zwartkop when the SAAF Museum's annual fundraiser takes to the skies.
Retired SAAF general back to add value to military heritage
Museum
Retired SAAF Major General "Lucky" Ngema is back in uniform, as a Reserve Force officer, tasked with bringing the air force museum into line regarding the pre-integration history of the non-statutory forces.
SAAF Museums open once again!
Museum
The SAAF Museum at Zwartkop and the two satellite branches at Cape Town and Port Elizabeth will once again be open to members of the public as of Thursday 9 October.
Air Force chief apologises for Museum closure
Museum
SAAF Chief Lt Gen Zakes Msimang and the Air Force Command Council have apologised for the inconvenience caused by the temporary closure of the SAAF Museum headquarters and one of its satellites.
SAAF Museums closed until further notice
Museum
In a move that has shocked both SAAF Museum staff and aviation enthusiasts alike, the SAAF Museum has issued a notice saying that all three popular aviation museum will be closed until further notice.
Attempted theft behind SAAF Museum closure
Museum
Two factors are behind the current temporary closure of the SAAF Museum at AFB Zwartkop as well as its satellites at Air Force Bases Port Elizabeth and Ysterplaat.
Unique Bosbok flying at SAAF Museum
Museum
Warbird enthusiasts were treated to the maiden flight of a restored Bosbok battlefield reconnaissance aircraft at the SAAF Museum's April flying day this weekend.
Black Widow will join other warbirds at SAAF Museum
Museum
Arguably South Africa's best known warbird – the distinctive black and gold Mirage IIICZ – is no longer airworthy.
Exciting year ahead for SAAF Museum
Museum
Signalling the start of an exciting new year for military aviation enthusiasts, the SAAF Museum's first flying training day of 2014 showcased several unusual aircraft.
Chief of the SAAF: The past is important
Museum
It is important that new and current members of the SAAF are reminded of the service's past whilst preparing for the future.
SAAF Museum airshow going to be a goodie
Museum
Forty years of preserving South Africa's military aviation history will be marked with a massive 40 helicopter formation flypast at the SAAF Museum airshow on Saturday.
Industry targeting careers at SAAF Museum air show
Museum
The fear that South Africa's pipeline of young engineers for the aerospace and aviation sectors is "drying up" is one of the reasons why major local defence industry company, Paramount Group, is supporting the SAAF Museum and its annual airshow.
Museum acquires new helicopter exhibits
Museum
The SAAF Museum has acquired two new exhibits that symbolise the technological prowess of the South African aeronautical industry in the late twentieth century.
Ysterplaat Celebrates 70 Years
Museum
The SAAF Museum opened a small exhibition to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the formal inception of AFB Ysterplaat.
