Aviation Museums › Air Force & Military Aviation
Described as the first aviation museum in Bangladesh, owned and operated by the Bangladesh Air Force to preserve and present the BAF's history. The runway of the former Tejgaon Airport lies immediately to its east. Foundation was laid on 17 June 1987; the museum was rebuilt and reopened to the public in 2014.
Notable Exhibits
- Bolaka — The first passenger aircraft of Bangladesh.
- Douglas Dakota — Used as a bomber in the 1971 Liberation War, capable of carrying 5,000-lb bombs.
- Fouga CM-170 and Hunter jets — Including a Hunter used by the Mukti Bahini during the 1971 war.
- MiG-21, F-6, F-86, Gnat, and an Alouette helicopter — Among the Cold War-era aircraft on display.
Visitors can pay an extra fee to board some of the aircraft on display.
The museum grounds also include "Aquarium Park," a separate attraction with fish, sharks, macaws, and an artificial waterfall.
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