German Air Force Museum

German Air Force Museum

The German Air Force Museum is located at the former Berlin-Gatow military airfield and is a branch of the German Museum of Military History in Berlin. Managed and operated as an independent military department, the museum offers free admission to visitors.

The German Air Force Museum showcases the history of German military aviation and the air force from its inception to the present, with a particular focus on the history of the Luftwaffe during the Nazi era. The airport runway, hangars, and barracks to the south once formed the "Officer Training School" used for training officers and commanders between 1934 and 1935. At the former Gatow airfield, hangars, and the museum's current control tower, visitors can see a large collection of military aircraft and air defense systems since World War I, such as the Bf109. Another highlight of the exhibition is the joint history compiled by the German Air Force and the National People's Army, from their opposition to the unification of Germany in 1990. The museum houses a collection of over 200,000 items, including 155 aircraft, 5,000 uniforms, and 30,000 military books — truly a comprehensive classroom for learning about the German Air Force.

Militärhistorisches Museum Flugplatz Berlin-Gatow

Must-visit reason: Berlin’s most fascinating military museum

Continent: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region: Germany[Germany]

Province/State: Berlin [Berlin]

City: Berlin [Berlin ]