Aviation Heritage Museum of Western Australia in Bull Creek, Western Australia | Non-profit organisation

Aviation Heritage Museum of Western Australia

Locality: Bull Creek, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9311 4470

Address: Bull Creek Drive 6149 Bull Creek, WA, Australia

Website: https://aviationmuseumwa.org.au

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25.01.2022 ATTENTION LAST MINUTE SHOPPERS!! Have you forgotten to buy your dad or father figure a gift for Fathers Day? Never fear as the Aviation Heritage Museum has a range of e-gift vouchers available to purchase which get delivered straight to your inbox (Pheww! ) A perfect gift would be the brand new Bomber Command virtual reality experience that is only $25.00.... Based on the real-life sound recording of a Lancaster Bomber crew, the virtual reality takes you on a night-time bombing mission inside a Lancaster Bomber from an airfield in Lincolnshire to the heart of Europe. Witness first-hand the digitally created visual and real-life audio experience from the relative calm of leaving England to the noise and intensity of a bombing run through flak, searchlights, and machine-gun fire from closing German fighters. Check out the range of gift vouchers online before Sunday

24.01.2022 There are some exciting developments set to land at the Aviation Heritage Museum in the coming weeks. Volunteers have been working hard on the latest display - the youth aviation learning and experience area - which will see several exciting simulator and virtual reality experiences launched specifically for youngsters. Museum Manager, Trevor Fettis, explains that many of the activities in the new area support STEM learning, in other words, Science, Technology, Engineering ...and Mathematics. Read more about the changes via the link below

23.01.2022 The Lancasters journey to the Aviation Heritage Museum. Many visitors wonder how we get these large and glorious aircraft into the hangars. The Lancasters move took a large squad of volunteers one early Saturday morning in 1979 and many moving parts! Firstly, a Bellway slewing crane slowly lifted NX 622s rear fuselage and swung it onto a specially-prepared dolly, which was attached to a turntable on a Kenworth prime mover. Semi-trailers were loaded with outer engines, win...gs, and tail sections before the convoy, accompanied by the crane, two service vehicles and a radio liaison van from the Department of Civil Aviation, trundled off towards its new Bull Creek destination. Fun Fact: the first part of the journey required crossing the airports main runway which had been closed to air traffic until the convoy was clear!

23.01.2022 #AskAVolunteer How do you transport old war planes? What is the rarest object in the museum? Which cockpit tour is the best? We invite everyone to #AskAVolunteer their most burning questions about the Aviation Heritage Museum and all its displays. Message us your questions by Friday 9th October. ... The responses of our volunteers will be revealed on our Facebook page at the end of this month. Stay tuned!

23.01.2022 Recent visitors to the Aviation Heritage Museum would have noticed the near completion of the RAAFA WA Cirrus Apartments within the Air Force Memorial Estate. The new Cirrus Apartments, which are on target to be completed this month, encompass a range of stylish two and three bedroom apartments in a modern six-level building that features a number of penthouses with sweeping river views as well as a license club based on the ground floor of the new complex. There will be a ...brief period when the existing temporary club will be closed, from 21 September to 4 October while the team prepares the new caf and restaurant ready for opening. We cant wait to open the doors..

22.01.2022 The Battle for Australia is commemorated every year on the first Wednesday in September, marking the first defeat of Japanese forces in the Battle of Milne. It recognises all those who served on the home front in Australia, and on land, air, and sea in battles in the Coral Sea and New Guinea, including Milne Bay and the Kokoda Track, between 1942 and 1945. We will remember them... Photos: Australian War Memorial

22.01.2022 R U OK Day Are you OK? A conversation can change a life. You dont need to be an expert to ask the question just a good friend and a great listener. Use these 4 steps and have the conversation that could change a life:... 1. Ask R U OK? 2. Listen 3. Encourage action 4. Check in See more

21.01.2022 Come and visit the Aviation Heritage Museum on Sunday 6th December for our ‘Christmas’ Family Day! This is the perfect day to let your child discover the captivating world of aviation while participating in some fun activities. Children will receive a special museum pack, have the opportunity to sit in the cockpit of some of the planes and make their own paper model plane to take home. Families can also enjoy a sausage sizzle for $2 in one of our many designated picnic area...s around the museum. To ensure we don’t exceed our capacity numbers (COVID restrictions), there will be two sessions available on the day. More information on the event and session times can be found on our event page. Don’t miss out and purchase your tickets today

21.01.2022 Today we opened our new virtual reality experience located in the Northern Hangar of the Aviation Heritage Museum. Described by Wynford Vaugh-Thomas as the most beautifully horrible sight Ive ever seen, the experience takes you on the trip where Vaugh-Thomas and his recording engineer, Reg Pidsley boarded a Lancaster bomber to undertake a night-time bombing mission in 1943. Visit https://aviationmuseumwa.org.au/tours-and-experiences/ for further details.

21.01.2022 Our volunteers are busy getting ready for the school holidays! Every child that visits the Museum during the holidays will receive a museum bag that contains some great activities to do at home. That way the fun doesnt have to end when the family day at the museum is over.

21.01.2022 You don’t have to be an aviation buff to enjoy the incredible history that our exhibition pieces tell. A visit to the Aviation Heritage Museum is as exciting for kids as it is for adults. Come and see for yourself.

20.01.2022 Our volunteers are looking incredibly happy (and a little bit stylish if we do say so ourselves ) in their new volunteer tops.

20.01.2022 Join us on Sunday 6th December 2020 as the Aviation Heritage Museum throw open the doors, open the planes and welcome all families to our special Family Day! More information on ticket options, entry prices and session times can be found via this link - https://events.humanitix.com/aviation-museum-family-day

19.01.2022 Last month our new Bomber Command Virtual Reality opened and so far, it has been well received by our visitors. Pictured here is Kim who brought her two sons, Darcy, and Connor to test out the virtual reality experience for themselves. Once the boys had each flown their mission, Museum Manager Trevor Fettis invited the boys to be guinea pigs in the Young Aviators area being developed at the museum. ... Activities included: Flying a World War I Sopwith Camel at an English Airfield using a radio control box and a visual display on a large TV screen. Viewing videos on Gliding for Juniors and How a Gas Turbine Engine Works. They gave the area a tick of approval, rating it a 9 and 10/10 for the Camel experience and enjoyed the videos. They will be encouraging their friends to visit the museum to experience these newfound activities for themselves. Thanks Kim, Darcy and Connor for visiting!

18.01.2022 We are pleased to announce that we have finally been able to recommence our special aircraft tours and experiences again! As it has been a while since we were able to show people around our most-loved planes, we are delighted to experience so many enquiries. Therefore, please make sure to pre-book your tour ahead of time. This will allow us to have the required volunteers available and you to have an amazing time in our museum.... Book your tour by calling the museum on (08) 9311 4470 or visit the website for more information on each tour.

18.01.2022 No explanation needed when this picture says more than a thousand words! It shows what an incredible plane the Lancaster was and just how big it was.

17.01.2022 The Aviation Heritage Museum has so much history that some have no idea where to start. Look at this beautiful old pilot license renewal from 1937. Our museum features not only all things planes but also everything related to aviation. With so much history in one place, it is easy to get lost in time. This wonderful pilot license renewal from 1937 belonged to Cyril Nathaniel Kleinig. Cyril, a true pioneer in the aviation world was a pilot and airline manager for MacRobertso...n-Miller Aviation Co. Ltd. His dedication and enthusiasm made him a real leader in the travel industry and was widely acknowledged for his role in growing tourism in Western Australia. We feel honoured to hold something so valuable to Cyril Kleinig such as his pilot certificate and license in our museum.

17.01.2022 Purchase your tickets and gather the children for the Aviation Heritage Museum Family Day on Sunday 6th December. With interactive displays and many photo opportunities, sit in the ejector seat and take your photo next to our (pretend) Jet Fighter Pilot just like RAAFA WA's CEO John Murray did at last year's event. Tickets can be purchased here - https://events.humanitix.com/aviation-museum-family-day

17.01.2022 Did you know that the Aviation Heritage Museum has two designated spots where visitors can eat and drink during their visit? Exploring and learning can be thirsting and hungry work! Visitors are welcome to eat out the front on the grassed area or on the seating provided to the left of the entrance or within the seated areas in between the hangars. We welcome families and visitors to bring light refreshments but please refrain from eating and drinking inside the museum. Thank you!

17.01.2022 It's COMPETITION TIME! We're giving away a FREE family pass to the Aviation Heritage Museum Family Day! To enter: 1. Like our page - Aviation Heritage Museum of Western Australia... 2. Like this post 3. Comment which aircraft you are excited to see on the day A Family pass can consist of 2 x adults & 2 x children OR 1 x adult & 3 x children. Competition closes Sunday 29th November at 5.00 pm AWST. A winner will be chosen at random and contacted within 24 hours of the competition closing. Good Luck **This promotion isn't sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook.**

17.01.2022 As the final Boing 747 has left into early retirement not too long ago, one enthusiastic filmmaker wanted to capture the historic moment and has therefore created a short film to preserve it for history. The film features audio from the cockpit during the final flight and is available on his YouTube channel called ‘Under The Hangar’ which he created to support the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS). What a great way to keep some of our aviation history alive!

16.01.2022 Although Summer is on its way, we are still experiencing some rainy days during the beginning of Spring. Do not worry, the Aviation Heritage Museum is fully weather protected which will guarantee a great day out for you and your family! Just a reminder though that the entrance from the car park is not under shelter so you may want to bring an umbrella just in case you get caught in any rain showers!

15.01.2022 Remembrance Day "In war, there are no unwounded soldiers." - Jose Narosky Lest we forget.

13.01.2022 Come along to our Family Day event on Sunday 6th December for your little aviator to experience our Phase 1 ‘Young Aviators Area’. Our volunteers have made sure that our exciting and interactive displays are ready for the family day which include the R22 Helicopter and the Sugar Bird Lady (Garden Sud Horizon GY 180). Tickets can be purchased via the #linkinbio ... #aviationheritagemuseum #aviationheritagemuseumwesternaustralia #aviation #aviationinstagram #aviationgeek #aviationlover #loverofaviation #perth #perthtoday #watodo #thingstodoinperth #perthlife #thingstodowithkids #perthmums #perthdads #perthkids #reviews #tripadvisor #tripreview #dakotac47 #dakotaskytrain #museumtour #vampirejet #ww2planes #familyday #familyevent #childrenevents #kidseventperth #familyfunday

12.01.2022 Wishing all the dads and father figures a Happy Fathers Day!

12.01.2022 Only 1 more week till our Family Day Event at the Aviation Heritage Museum! Jam-packed with plenty of exciting things to see and do, this is going to be the perfect day out for the entire family! We will open some planes and cockpits that are just waiting to be explored. ... Children will also receive a free museum bag upon entry that will keep the aviation fun going even when it is time to leave the museum. And of course, we haven’t forgotten the good old Australian sausage sizzle! Recharge your energy for only $2 so that you can cover all our aviation gems that are distributed over 2 huge Hangars. More information about sessions times available as well as ticket prices can be found on the event page. Aviation Heritage Museum Family Day

12.01.2022 Experience for yourself, a snippet of what the young men faced during the 1943 Berlin Blitz. The virtual reality cannot truly convey the unimaginable dangers they went through to secure our freedom. Their extraordinary courage and sacrifice shall never be forgotten, and we will do our absolute best to ensure they are still remembered. Inside a heavy bomber, the crew members would have to cope with the long and tense outward trip to the target, the release of the bombs and th...e fear of being hit by flak or by shells from a night fighter. Our Bomber Command Virtual Reality experience takes you on a night-time bombing mission during September 1943 as a recording by BBC reporters. The details: Bookings available on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturdays $25 per person (due to the nature of the material it is advised that the experience is suitable for 13 years and older). Allow 30 minutes from start to finish to immerse yourself in this experience. Bookings can be made prior to arriving at the museum or on arrival. Book today, to immerse yourself in this surreal historical moment.

12.01.2022 In February 2020, the Aviation Heritage Museum welcomed the arrival of the Hawker Hunter from the RAN base at HMAS Albatross, Nowra NSW. It was carefully dismantled and loaded onto a truck making the journey west for our volunteer crew to being restoring ready do display purposes. COVID-19 may have slowed down our eager volunteers to work on this new arrival but now we have a few volunteers back in our restoration warehouse back on the tools working away to restore and piece this wonderful aircraft back together. Currently they are working on building the Hawker Hunters new wing station. Stay tuned for more updates on the restoration process!

11.01.2022 Want to know what the inside of a Dakota C47 looks like? Join us at the Aviation Heritage Museum Family Day on Sunday 6th December to find out. The Dakota served in all theatres of World War II, notably flying supplies from India to China over the mountains, known as "The Hump", and ferrying Paratroops to Europe as part of the 1944 D-day landings. Learn more interesting facts and have the opportunity to take a look inside this aircraft by purchasing event tickets via the bel...ow link https://events.humanitix.com/aviation-museum-family-day

11.01.2022 National Science Week (15 23 August 2020) Learn more about aerodynamic forces and how to be a paper plane master thanks to the @Shell Questacon Science Circus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqxvTUjJQxU

10.01.2022 Legacy Week (Monday 31 August 5 September) Badge day (Thursday 3rd September) The Legacy Week appeal has been running since the 1940s and is a time for all Australians to show their support for the widows and children whose loved ones have served our country.... The Aviation Heritage Museum and RAAFA WA supports the annual national appeal that aims to raise awareness and funds for the families of our incapacitated and deceased veterans.

10.01.2022 Happy #NationalAviationDay to all our aviation enthusiasts in America. National Aviation Day is a national observation that celebrate the development of aviation. We think aviation should be celebrated every day, not just on one day Why not celebrate by making a visit to the Aviation Heritage Museum today or this weekend and take a look for yourself just how far aviation has come along.

09.01.2022 The Aviation Heritage Museum may have over 30 aircraft on display, but another enjoyed feature on display are the museums collection of engines. Our volunteers have been working to refurbish a few engines. Our volunteers have recently refurbished the Rolls Royce Merlin Engine, along with the Rolls Royce Nene Jet engine, getting it ready to be run for future use. ... The Merlin Engine has been refurbished and we hope to have it up and running again at the museum soon.

09.01.2022 #RemembranceDay #AusAirForce #AirForce100 #ThenNowAlways #LestWeForget

09.01.2022 What a great place to visit! Dont take our word for it look at the reviews that our lovely visitors are leaving after their time at the Aviation Heritage Museum. Visited recently? Why not head over to Tripadvisor, Google or even the review section here on Facebook to let us (and the rest of the world) know about your trip.

09.01.2022 It sure is special to hear the history from our passionate and devoted volunteers that make our museum what it is today!

09.01.2022 We tend to agree here The Catalina is awesome, oh and the museum is well worth the visit!

08.01.2022 How about this beautiful old picture from the 1950s? Firstly, established as RAAF Station Forest Hill in 1940, the base formed one of numerous Empire Air Training Scheme bases in Riverina. After flying operations were discontinued in the final years of war, it became home to a maintenance unit. (No 5 Aircraft Depot). In 1952, the base was officially renamed as RAAF Base Wagga to align with the City of Wagga Wagga more closely.

08.01.2022 Located in our Northern hangar we honour those in the WAAAF (Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force) and WRAAF (Women’s Royal Australian Air Force). Despite many opinions that women had no place in the services during the mid-thirties, by 1942-43, it was realised that there was a critical need for educated women in the greatly expanding RAAF. Today, RAAFA has special purpose branches that epitomise camaraderie, compassion, and community, one of these being the Women in Air F...orce Branch. Formed in April 1985, today the Branch has over 90 members and foster camaraderie between women who had previously served in the WRAAF. Read more about the RAAFA branch in the latest Air Mail edition and next time you are visiting the museum, head to the Northern Hangar for a lesson in history on how far women in aviation has come. www.aviationmuseumwa.org.au/raafa-air-mail-october-novembe/

07.01.2022 Another great review after a visit from South Metropolitan TAFE Aircraft Engineering Students. If your school or group would like to visit the Aviation Heritage Museum, please give us a call on 9311 4470. Wed love to have you visit.

07.01.2022 The Perth aviation buff and writer Tony McGrath has recently released his new book In Western Skies which comprises 300 full pages of WA Aviation history. The book which can be purchased via his website (www.tony-mcgrath.com) covers the chronicles of all airlines that have operated in WA over the past 100 years. If you want to have a listen what Tony has to say tune into his radio appearance at 6PRNews Talk!

06.01.2022 Pssst someone saw some Reindeers in our Museum! Come and see for yourself on Sunday 6th December at our Family Day in Bull Creek! With Christmas just aroun...d the corner, our volunteers have reached deep into their bag of tricks and turned the F111 Simulator into Santa’s sleigh! The day will be packed with lots of fun activities for young and old. Head over to our event page to get your ticket and avoid disappointment on the day! Aviation Heritage Museum Family Day

06.01.2022 Like many West Australians, it was sad news to hear the cancellation of the 2020 Perth Royal Show. A favourite past time for many families we are sure during the September/October school holidays. If you, like many families are scrambling for ideas of what to do to keep your younger ones occupied, then why not visit the Aviation Heritage Museum? It is a fun filled day out, learning and exploring aviationand to top it all off, our gift shop provides a range of items to purchase so your little visitor can go home with a memory of the day (their very own show bag if you like)! Visit the gift shop for further details on items and pricing.

05.01.2022 World Gratitude Day is celebrated annually on the 21st September. On World Gratitude Day we should focus on what we are grateful for and appreciate what we have, rather than what we want or think we need. The Aviation Heritage Museum is a timely reminder and lesson in history on the sacrifices that Air Force personnel in war and peace have made for us today. ... What are you grateful for today? #GratitudeDay

04.01.2022 Congratulations to Shay Shaylor for winning a free family pass to our Family Day event happening on Sunday 6th December. Please contact the page to arrange your tickets. If you haven't had the chance to get your tickets yet follow the link below to grab your tickets today. We are running two sessions and have tickets available in each time slot. Morning session - 9:30am - 12:30pm... Afternoon session - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Purchase your tickets here - https://bit.ly/3q1up2j

04.01.2022 Fathers Day is just around the corner. Are you in charge of organising a gift on behalf of your siblings and always leave it to the last minute? We have the perfect solution for you! Our tours are not operating now (due to COVID-19 restrictions ), but you can still purchase a gift voucher to give to your father or father figure in your life. ... With electronic download options available, it makes the perfect contactless and easy option! Plus, there is 3 years to use it. Check out our selection of tours by visiting the link below. www.aviationgifts.com.au

03.01.2022 Thankfully, Western Australians can go out and start planning holidays within our State. Now is the time to get out and explore your home. Go forth, WA! #wanderoutyonder #thisiswa

03.01.2022 As you enter the Aviation Heritage Museum, one of the first aircraft visitors see is the Consolidated Catalina which was designed around the concept of a Maritime Patrol Bomber. As far as America was concerned, a Catalina was a ‘PBY’. Interesting fact... PB was US Navy-speak for Patrol Bomber. The Navy had a single letter designation for each manufacturer who supplied items like aircraft and Y was the letter for the Consolidated Aircraft Company, therefore PBY meant a Pat...rol Bomber built by Consolidated. View the fascinating and detailed history of this popular aircraft located in the Southern Hangar of the museum. Can’t make it to the museum soon? Visit www.aviationmuseumwa.org.au/aircraft-collection/ for details of our main displayed aircraft.

03.01.2022 Just a little rainbow to brighten up your day. Photo taken by one of our brilliant volunteers, Paul.

02.01.2022 Today is International Day of Charity, which was established with the objective of informing and activating people, NGOs, and stakeholders all around the world to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities. Did you know RAAFA WA and therefore the Aviation Heritage Museum is a not-for-profit organisation committed to meeting the needs of its members and the public honouring the past, being in the present and embracing the future. The Aviation Heritage Museum r...elies on the support of our corporate partners, funding grants, volunteers and the public to support the ongoing operation of the museum and for this we are grateful. If you are interested in volunteering or providing support to the museum, get in contact with us today by calling 9311 4470!

01.01.2022 BLACK FRIDAY SALE - Shop Now Get on top of your Christmas shopping today while we are offering 10 - 20% off selected gift vouchers for our tours and experiences. No code required. Sales ends Friday 27 November 2020 at 11:59pm.... https://aviationmuseumwa.org.au/shop/

01.01.2022 Feeling like these are photo’s inspired by the movie ‘Top Gun’, some of our volunteers have now received their new overalls. All kitted out, they are ready to continue their amazing work and restore the treasures of our museum. Watch out for our very own Maverick and Goose around the museum!