Hellenic Air Force Museum

About the museum

In 1986 the Hellenic Air Force General Staff set up an organisation office for a future air force museum, which from 1988 began to gather material for the collection. In July 1992 the Supreme Air Council officially established the Hellenic Air Force Museum as a unit of the Air Force, based at Dekelia Air Base. Since April 2021 the museum has been subordinate to the Hellenic Air Force General Staff.

The museum is at the same time an aviation, military and technology museum and belongs to the category of historical and technological museums. Its mission is to collect, preserve and display the heirlooms of the Air Force, as well as to study and document its history.

The museum's projects include the recovery of wreckage of Second World War aircraft, such as a British Blenheim Mk.I from Mikri Prespa in 1993 and a Blenheim Mk.IV F from the waters off Rethymno in 1996. The collection also includes vehicles of museum character, such as a Second World War Dodge ambulance, a Willys Jeep and a Norton motorcycle.

Highlights

• Collection of historic Hellenic Air Force aircraft
• Recovered wreckage of Second World War aircraft
• Dodge hospital vehicle from the Second World War
• Air Force vehicles, including a Willys Jeep and an M8 armoured car
• Free admission

Permanent exhibition

• Αεροπορική συλλογή και ανελκυσθέντα αεροσκάφη – The permanent collection includes historic aircraft of the Hellenic Air Force, recovered wreckage and historic vehicles.

Founded

1992

Operated by

Γενικό Επιτελείο Αεροπορίας

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission to the museum is free.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum's premises are easily accessible for people with special needs. For special assistance, it is recommended to contact the staff in advance.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The main gate of the base is on Odos Tatoiou, in Acharnes, and from the Athens–Thessaloniki national road (E75) access is via the Acharnes – Varympompi exit, 300 metres towards Varympompi.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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