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The Malta Aviation Museum is a non profit organisation that works hard, with its limited resources, to acquire, preserve and restore historical aircraft.
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22/06/2026

Today's History in Picture

These two photographs show Shorts Sunderland L2159 at the seaplane base at Kalafrana, Malta, during the early years of the aircraft's service.

On 28 May 1938, L2159 -the second Sunderland produced- was cleared for operations under tropical conditions and embarked on a delivery flight to Seletar, Singapore, where it joined No. 230 Squadron RAF.

The journey began at Rochester, England, and followed a route through Gibraltar, Malta, Alexandria, Habbaniyah, Bahrain, Karachi, Gwalior, Calcutta, Rangoon, and Mergui before reaching Singapore.

The flight demonstrated both the long-range capabilities of the Sunderland and the importance of Britain's network of air and seaplane bases across the Empire.

18/06/2026

Photo of the Day

A BAE Hawk T.1A of the Red Arrows, the Royal Air Force's Aerobatic Display Team, photographed in 1992 by David Spiteri Staines.

The Hawk T.1A has been the aircraft of the Red Arrows since 1980, becoming synonymous with the team's precision flying and spectacular aerobatic displays. Renowned for its agility, reliability, and distinctive appearance, the Hawk has inspired generations of aviation enthusiasts around the world.

15/06/2026

Today's History in Picture

McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet 163506/AB-300 of VFA-82, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS America, photographed during the 1995 Malta International Airshow by Charles Stafrace.

The F/A-18 Hornet was designed as a versatile multirole combat aircraft, capable of carrying out both fighter and attack missions. Its combination of performance, reliability, and carrier-operating capability made it a mainstay of U.S. Navy aviation throughout the late Cold War and beyond.

11/06/2026

Photo of the Day

Two General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcons, J-508 and J-004 of the Royal Netherlands Air Force, photographed by Anthony Spiteri during the 1996 Malta International Airshow.

The F-16 Fighting Falcon was one of the most advanced multirole fighters of its generation, combining agility, speed, and versatility. Operated by the Royal Netherlands Air Force since 1979, the type formed the backbone of Dutch air defence and NATO operations for decades.

08/06/2026

Today's History in Picture

Seen here is Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon 163065/HC-43 of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron FOUR (HC-4), U.S. Navy, photographed during the 1996 Malta International Airshow.

The MH-53E Sea Dragon is the largest helicopter operated by the U.S. Navy and was designed primarily for airborne mine countermeasures, cargo transport, and fleet support missions. Its size and capabilities made it one of the most impressive aircraft to appear at airshows around the world.

This photograph captures the aircraft during its visit to Malta, where it was among the highlights of the 1996 Malta International Airshow, giving local aviation enthusiasts a rare opportunity to see this helicopter up close.

Photo credit: Godfrey Mangion

07/06/2026

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04/06/2026

Photo of the Day

This photograph of the Maltese Air Wing, taken by Saviour Schembri (Fotoforce) on 12 April 1997, captures an important moment in the history of Maltese military aviation.
Visible in the photograph, from left to right and clockwise, are:

-Nardi Hughes NH-369HM – 9H-ABY
-SA.316B Alouette III – 9H-AAX
-Britten-Norman Islander BN-2B – 9H-ACU
-SA.316B Alouette III – 9H-ADA
-Cessna Bird Dog O-1E – 9H-ACC
-Agusta-Bell 47G-2 – 9H-AAF (left)
-Agusta-Bell AB-206A Jet Ranger – 9H-AAJ (right)

An interesting detail is that, before the year 2000, all Air Wing aircraft carried civil registrations, a practice that distinguished Malta's aviation assets during this period.

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01/06/2026

Today’s History in Picture

This official wartime photograph shows Tenente Pilota Michele Saluzzo, navigator of 253ª Squadriglia, 132° Gruppo, preparing to board his Martin Baltimore, “Fiorellino”, at Campomarino in early 1945. Saluzzo is seen wearing both his parachute and life jacket as he gets ready for another operational sortie. The image was taken for distribution to newspapers and magazines, offering a glimpse into the daily life of Italian aircrew during the final months of the Second World War. A closer look reveals an interesting detail: in the upper right-hand corner of the aircraft’s fuselage is a bright circular aluminium patch, covering damage caused by anti-aircraft fire.

The Martin Baltimore was operated extensively by the Royal Air Force, as well as by the Greek, French, and Italian air forces, but it was never used operationally by the United States Army Air Forces. Today, it is often referred to as the “forgotten bomber”, as no complete example survives in any museum worldwide.

By 1945, the Aeronautica Militare Italiana (at that time called Italian Co-Belligerent Air Force) was using the Baltimore in support of Tito’s partisans in Yugoslavia and Italian forces fighting German troops in Albania, contributing to Allied operations in the Balkans during the closing stages of the war.

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28/05/2026

Today’s History in Picture

Something a little different from the Malta Aviation Museum collection - a postcard featuring VX580, beautifully illustrated in watercolour and drawing by Nicholas Ward.

Built by Vickers-Armstrongs Ltd at Weybridge in 1950, VX580 served as a VIP transport aircraft in Malta, Egypt, and Cyprus, and later with the Metropolitan Communications Squadron. Following its retirement from service in 1968, the aircraft was flown to Norwich Airport and handed over to the local Air Scouts, beginning a very different chapter in its history.

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25/05/2026

Today’s History in Picture

Two Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.Mk. 2As aircraft of No. 15 Squadron taking off from RAF Luqa in April 1973. Photographed by David Spiteri Staines, the image captures the distinctive low-level strike aircraft during the height of the Cold War period, when Malta remained an important staging point for RAF operations in the Mediterranean.

Originally designed for maritime strike duties, the Buccaneer later proved highly effective in the RAF’s ground-attack role thanks to its speed, endurance, and low-altitude performance.

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Malta Aviation Museum Foundation
Ta' Qali
ATD4000

Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 16:00
Thursday	09:00 - 16:00
Friday	09:00 - 16:00
Saturday	09:00 - 16:00
Sunday	09:00 - 16:00

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+35621416095

Website

http://www.maltaaviationmuseum.com/

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