Australian Aviation Heritage Centre Darwin

Come and enjoy a walk into the rich and eventful history of Darwin. Welcome to the Australian Aviation Heritage Centre, Darwin. Set along the outskirts of Stuart Highway, the Aviation Heritage Centre, Darwin is the pride of the city of Darwin which is a non-profit organization. The site of the Aviation Heritage Centre, Darwin is easily dominated by the presence of a B52 bomber which was taken on loan from the US Air Force. The museum also offers an insight into the alternative history of the Southeast Asian Air powers. The museum essentially narrates the stories of the civil and military aviation of the region. A place to enjoy the flying experience keeping your feet on the ground! Hundreds of tourists flock into the monument to experience the unparallel magic of the legends of the Australian Air Force.

The imposing presentation of the aircrafts and other equipments makes the museum a must watch in the city of Darwin. The equipments in display truly display the involvement of the Northern Territory in civil and military aviation operations in the past.

The museum has a brilliant display of Mirage and Sabre Jet fighters along with the ex-Royal Australian Navy Wessex helicopter which incidentally helped in the cleanup of Darwin after the massive Tracy cyclone. The city was hugely affected and massive loss of property took place; the help lend by the ex-Royal Australian Navy Wessex helicopter was indispensable.

The Australian Aviation Heritage Centre, Darwin was opened for public viewing from 1990. The purpose was to build up facilities for better exhibition of the equipments by the Northern Territory Government. The place was under the supervision of the honorary members of the Society of Northern Territory. The society members always remain active for in the recovery and restoration of aircraft and other artifacts for the betterment of the heritage center.

Facilities for the visitors:

- Car park
- Coach Parking
- Access Without Assistance for the Disabled
- Parking for the Disabled
- Toilet facilities for the Disabled
- First aid equipment
- Guide
- Interpretive Centre
- Public Toilet
- Shaded Area

Address

PO Box 37621
Winnellie NT 0821
Australia

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