Zimbabwe Military Museum
Key Facts
| Location: | Gweru |
| SatNav: | ? |
| Country: | Zimbabwe |
| Date Opened: | ? |
| Aircraft Exhibits: | 11 |
What’s Here
The Zimbabwe Military Museum has its beginings in a number of historic aircraft stored at Thornhill Air Base. These aircraft were eventually moved to the premises of the School of Defence and a museum opened here in January 1974. Various displays portray the history of the Army, Air Force and Police. In addition to the aircraft, visitors can view aero engines, uniforms and equipment associated with Zimbabwe’s military history. A special display honours the efforts of the Rhodesian Air Training Group during World War Two.
Directions
In Gweru on the south eastern side of the Civic Centre.
Visiting
Opening Hours:
Every day 10.00 am to 5.00 pm.
Admission:
No information.
Amenities:
No information.
List of Aircraft Exhibits
| Displayed I.D. | Aircraft Type | Real Identity | Condition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR26 | DH.82A Tiger Moth | SR26 | Complete | Displayed |
| RRAF112 | DH.100 Vampire FB.9 | RRAF112 | Complete | Displayed |
| 1380 | DH.100 Vampire FB.52 | 1380 | Complete | Displayed |
| ’4220′ | DH.115 Vampire T.11 | 2406 | Complete | Displayed |
| R2504 | English Electric Canberra B.2 | R2504 | Complete | Displayed |
| 1188 | Hawker Hunter FGA.9 | 1188 | Complete | Displayed |
| - | Mignet HM.14 Flying Flea | - | Complete | Displayed |
| SR48 | North American Harvard IIA | SR48 | Complete | Displayed |
| 3614 | Percival Provost T.52 | 3614 | Complete | Displayed |
| PK355 | Supermarine Spitfire F.22 | PK355 | Complete | Displayed |
| Z-YNA | Vickers Viscount | Z-YNA | Complete | Displayed |
More Information
Zimbabwe Military Museum, Lobengula Avenue, P.O. Box 1300, Gweru. Tel: 0154 2816.
Tags: Gweru, Military Museum, Museum
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26 March 2010 4:48 pm | Last Updated 2 August 2010 7:47 pm |
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By Prop Geldenhuys, 1 July 2010 @ 2:32 pm
I have written on the history of the Rhodesian Air Force Operations with Air Strike Log – - please see PeySoft Publishing, http://www.pey.co.za
I have personally flown Provost R3614, Vampire T11 4220, Canberra R2504 and Hawker Hunter R1188. In fact, I had my name on the Hunter whilst being the Flight Commander on the Squadron in 1970.
I have also honoured all the airmen who were killed in service to the country, and am presently engaged in logging all combatants albeit friend or foe.
By admin, 18 May 2011 @ 7:36 pm
Yes, please! The photos would be appreciated. My email is john@aeroflight.co.uk
Regards,
John
By Keith Stratton, 8 January 2012 @ 9:17 pm
I visited the museum in September 2011 . Buy a ticket at the main entrance ( 10 U.S.$ – but cheaper if you are from Zim ). The aircraft themselves are located in large hanger some 400yds from the entrance . Unlike most museums , the hanger contains only the aircraft – no gear or other displays and there is plenty of space between them for taking photos .There is a charge per photo of 0.5 U.S.$. The staff are polite and helpfull . Worth a visit
By Keith Stratton, 8 January 2012 @ 9:27 pm
There are also 2 Viscounts on the south side of the main A5 in Chegube.