New developments at the South African Air Force Museum

By Lt Zola Nombida SAAF Museum Corporate Communication Officer

First and foremost, the standard of the displays has undoubtedly improved. For example, the display that depicts the integration of statutory and non statutory forces has got new painting of the national flag which shows unity. Even though the display team is still working on APLA and MK displays, the work that has been done is commendable. In order for the display team to finish its work, soldiers from former APLA and MK are urged to donate their artifacts to the Museum.

There is a simulator of the liberator as well as aircraft that were used during the Second World War. In the hangars there is a lot of fighter aircraft such as Mirage 111 FAZ, Mirage 111 BZ and Cheetah with its simulator just to mention a few.

There is also a tuck shop that offers the best service to our tourists. It opens from 10h00 to 14h00 from Tuesday to Saturday. It also works as a restaurant therefore, the tourists can either book full lunch or finger lunch while school kids can buy sweets, chips, and soft drinks and so on.

Even though there is still a need for additional members, the new members that have just joined the Museum have indeed boosted the marketing drive at the SAAF Museum. And of paramount importance, the new Officer in Charge of the SAAF Museum, Col Spolander has introduced new management system. This system is making it easy for the management team and the Museum personnel to find a sense of belonging to the Museum.

There is also a Camp Commandant who is working hand in hand with the Officer in Charge in terms of improving Museum facilities. The standard of signage has also improved for example, there are marketing boards outside and inside the unit even though the standard is still not yet the desired one. All these developments are aimed at maintaining the public military aviation interest