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Turkish Air Force Museum |
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Andy
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Andy
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Turkish Air Force Museum
Bahçekapı
Mahallesi
06797 Etimesgut/Ankara
Wednesday - Sunday - 10.00 - 16.30
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Monday closed
Admissioen free
Tel. +90 312 244 85 50 |
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HAVACILIK MÜZESI is the
Turkish name of the Museum, close to the Atatürk IAP (Picture courtesy
Andy Herzog) |
Static display at the Turkish
Air Force Museum in Istanbul (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Douglas C-47 Dakota close to
the entry of the hall of famous! (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Gallery of famous Commanders in
chief of the Turkish Air Force (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
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Istanbul are probably one of
the most interesting cities in the world. Well known for great spotter
locations at the two airports, helpful people and good food but also for
shopping in the bazaars of Istanbul. Even oriental buildings, such as
mosques are unique here for taking pictures. A unique sixteen million
inhabitant’s metropolis like no other city the most varied cultures
between Europe and Asia will bring together - and that starts at the
Ataturk Airport. Hectic is unparalleled! Loudly discussions between taxi
drivers you will hear, honking never stops, negotiations and haggle over
every local or tourists can be noticed at any time. What will expect us
in the upcoming days; even when visiting the Air Force Museum?
Well, we remain calmly: "Occident meets Orient" |
Istanbul
ist wohl eine der interessantesten Städte dieser Welt. Bekannt für tolle Spotter-Locations,
hilfsbereite Menschen, gutes Essen aber auch für Shopping in den Bazars
von Istanbul. Selbst orientalische Bauten, wie Moscheen sind hier als
Fotomotiv einmalig. Eine sechzehn Millionen Einwohner zählende Metropole
die wie keine andere Stadt die unterschiedlichsten Kulturen zwischen
Europa und Asien zusammen bringt - und das beginnt bereits am Flughafen
Atatürk. Hektik die seinesgleichen sucht! Es wird laut diskutiert,
gehupt, verhandelt und gefeilscht um jeden Einheimischen oder Touristen.
Was wird uns wohl in den kommenden Tagen erwarten; auch beim Besuch des
Air Force Museums?
Na ja, bleiben wir mal gelassen: „Okzident trifft auf Orient“ |
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Just one of the pioneers and
father of the Turkish aviation (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Flags of all the
units/wings are displayed at the entrance of the museum (Picture courtesy
Andy Herzog) |
Modell of a B737 AWACS
delivered to the Turkish Air Force (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Modell of a KC-130 Tanker
aircraft, used by the Turkish Air Force (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
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Gallery of all the Turkish Air
Force Commanders (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
The autor full in action during
his visit at the Air Force Museum (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Modell-display of some of the
aircrafts of the Turkish Air Force (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Gallery of models on display at
the museum! (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
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Besides of four large
military museums in Turkey, the Turkish Air Force Museum in Istanbul is
not only the biggest but also the most important museum in the country's
history. More than 60 exhibits on the exhibition grounds and in the
buildings shows evidence of the centenary of aviation in Turkey.
Witnesses from the military aviation like to inspire the viewer, but
also a number of exhibits from the civilian sector are exhibited at the
museum. A special section is dedicated to the world's first female
military pilot, Sabiha Gökçen named after the Airport on the Asian side
of Istanbul.
The museum is located just 500 meters from western seaside, directly
near the military part of the airport Istanbul-Atatatürk. It opens
Wednesday till Sunday from 9am – 5.30pm. A visit is always worthwhile
and should be planned in the morning hours because of the light
conditions (backlight). |
Nebst
vier grossen,
militärischen Museen in der Türkei ist das Turkish Air Force Museum in
Istanbul nicht nur das Grösste, sondern auch das bedeutendste in der
Geschichte des Landes. Über 60 Exponate auf dem Ausstellungsgelände und
in den Hallen zeugen von der einhundertjährigen Luftfahrt in der Türkei.
Zeitzeugen aus der militärischen Luftfahrt mögen den Betrachter zu
begeistern, aber auch etliche Exponate aus dem zivilen Bereich sind auf
dem Museumsgelände ausgestellt. Eine Sonderausstellung widmet sich
derzeit der weltweit ersten Militärpilotin, Sabiha Gökçen benannt nach
dem gleichnamigen Airport auf der asiatischen Seite von Istanbul.
Das Museum liegt gerade mal 500 Meter vom Meer entfernt, direkt beim
militärischen Teil des Flughafen Istanbul-Atatatürk. Geöffnet jeweils
Mittwoch bis Sonntag von 09:00h – 17:30h. Ein Besuch lohnt sich hier
allemal und sollte wegen den Lichtverhältnissen (Gegenlicht) auf den
Vormittag geplant sein. |
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Display of the
Turkish Aerobatic Team using the Northrop F-5A aircraft on their shows
(Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Northrop F-5A (NF-5A) Freedom Fighter, Turkish Aerobatic team used the
for their displays on air shows
(Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Gallery of
weapons used by the Turkish Air Force (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Gallery of
weapons used by the Turkish Air Force (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
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(Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
(Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
(Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
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Republic
RF-84F Thunderflash #51-1917 (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Republic F-84F
Thunderstreak #52-8941 (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Republic
RF-84F Thunderflash #51-19091 (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Lockheed
RT-33A Shooting Star #54-1543 (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
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North American
(Canadair) CL-13 Sabre 2 #19-268 (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Beech T-34A
Mentor #OK-16 (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Beech
AT-11Kansan #9-930
(Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Beech
AT-11Kansan #9-930 (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
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Douglas C-47A Dakota
#6051/YSL-52 (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Douglas
C-54D Skymaster #ETI-683
(Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Douglas
C-54D Skymaster #ETI-683
(Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Douglas
C-54D Skymaster #ETI-683
(Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
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Sikorsky UH-19B Chickasaw
#52-7577 (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Sikorsky UH-19B Chickasaw
#52-7577 (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
North American
F-100C Super Sabre #54-2089/3-089 (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Convair F-102A
Delta Dagger #55-3386 (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
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Vickers 794D
Viscount #58-430 (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Vickers 794D
Viscount #58-430 (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Vickers 794D
Viscount #58-430 (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Vickers 794D
Viscount #58-430 (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
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North
American F-100D Super Sabre #54-2245 (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Cessna T-37C
Tweety Bird #TE-835/2-835 (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Northrop F-5A
Freedom Fighter #3070 (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Lockheed F-104S Starfighter #74-6868
(Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
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Mk. 82
Snake Eye general purpose Bomb
(Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Bell 205 UH-1H Iroquois
#69-15724 (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
McDonnell Douglas
F-4E Phantom II # 67-0360
(Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
General Dynamics F-16C Fighting
Falcon #89-0032 (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
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Dornier Do
28D-2 Skyservant #10022 (Picture
courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Transall
C.160D #69-022 (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Transall C.160D
#69-022 (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
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Grumman S-2E
Tracker #TCB-877 (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Grumman S-2E
Tracker #TCB-877 (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
PZL
Warszawa-Okecie 104 Wilga 35A #TC-ECL (Picture
courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Sud-Est
SE.210 Caravelle 10B1R #TC-ABA of former Istanbul Airlines
(Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
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KIBM
Mavi Isik G-1 (Prototype) (Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Dornier
Do-28B-2 Skyservant #10013 KK
(Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Cessna
U-17A (185E) #11357 (Picture
courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Robinson R22 Beta #10370
(Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
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Dornier
Do 27H-2 #10293
(Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Bellanca T-7 GCBC Citabria 150S #10104
(Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Nike
Hercules, Ground to Air Missle
(Picture courtesy Andy Herzog) |
Nike Ajax,
Ground to Air Missle (Picture
courtesy Andy Herzog) |
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