This world class attraction has arguably the finest collection in the world of flying historic aircraft.
That’s what makes Temora’s aviation museum so special compared to other destinations, as all the aircraft in its collection remain airworthy and continue to be flown on a regular basis.
Established in 1999, it has developed an impressive reputation for its display of military aircraft with historical significance to Australia.
Its lineup includes Australia’s only two flying Spitfires, and the oldest Tiger Moth still flying in the country.
The museum’s Wirraway was the first ex-military aircraft permitted to
fly on the Civil Aircraft Register, while its World War II Hudson is the
only one still flying in the world.
‘Halestorm’ is the only
flying Gloster Meteor F.8 in the world, while the museum is also home to
the only flying Canberra in Australia and the only Australian built
Vampire flying in Australia.
If that’s not enough to feast your
eyes on, the museum’s collection also includes a Cessna 0-2A, Ryan STM
S2, CA-13 Boomerang, Cessna A37B Dragonfly and more.
Temora
Aviation Museum usually hosts Aircraft Showcase Days twice a month - on
the first and third Saturdays of the month - with the date for a Major
Airshow each year to be announced.
A selection of the museum’s
aircraft are featured on these days, and due to the close proximity of
the aircraft, visitors are able to experience unique sights, sounds and
aromas associated with this aeronautical experience.
You can be
assured of a fascinating visit when you drop into Temora Aviation
Museum, which achieves excellence at all levels of its operations.
And
it’s not just all about the aircraft, as the creators of this museum
have also been keen to honour those men and women who have served our
country over the years.
They have worked to preserve the personal
stories behind many of the aircraft, and ensure the memory of those who
have risked their lives serving our country in foreign skies is
honoured.
Even when a flying display is not taking place, the
museum has plenty to offer with a 38 seat theatre with full surround
sound, informative audio-visual presentations, landscaped gardens and a
picnic area surrounding an aviation themed children’s playground and
access to the aircraft on display in their hangar.
So take the time to drop into the museum and view its amazing collection – it’s a place which people return to again and again.
