About
The Australian Army Flying Museum has a vast collection of aircraft and related memorabilia from all eras of Australian military flying. Visitors can witness the innovations required to survive in the theater of war, and the advancements in aviation technology across time.
Established in 1982, the Australian Army Flying Museum’s aircraft displays include:
- full scale replicas of pre-World War I Bleeriot, Deperdussin and Box Kite
- First World War replicas of Sopwith Camel, and Handley Page bomber
- World War II and Korea Auster Mk 3
- Vietnam era to present day Bell 47 - Sioux
- Cessna Birddog
- CAC Winjeel
- CT4 Airtrainer
- AS350B Squirrel
- Bell 206 – Kiowa
- Pilatus PC-6 Porter
- GAF Nomad
- UH-1H – Iroquois
- S70A-9 Black Hawk
- CH47D Chinook
- MRH90 Taipan.
The museum's memorabilia room also houses an array of smaller aircraft used by Army soldiers and airmen throughout their service in numerous conflicts around the globe. There are photographs from all eras, including that of the Royal Australian Air Force No 6 Aircraft Depot, which occupied Oakey Airfield during the Second World War.
Opening hours
The museum is open from Wednesday to Saturday, 10 am to 3 pm, and closed on public holidays.
Entry requirements
The museum display building allows public access for visits and tours without any specific security requirements.
There are security restrictions that govern access to the museum workshop as it is located within Swartz Barracks. Visitors must complete and understand the national base induction before accessing a Defence site. For more information, see Swartz Barracks induction page.
Bookings
Admission is free.
Visitors must make bookings in advance by contacting the museum.
Guided tours for the display hangar are available on request for groups of 12 persons or more. The minimum number of people required for a tour is negotiable for groups with special interests or access requirements. Tours of the museum workshop, preservation and restoration areas are available for visitors with specific areas of interest or conducting research.
Volunteering and donations
Interested volunteers and donors can find further information on the Volunteering and donation opportunities page.
Location
Swartz Barracks
Oakey QLD 4401