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Museu do Ar is the aviation museum of the Portuguese Air Force, established in 1968 and opened to the public on 1 July 1971. It preserves the history of Portuguese military and civil aviation across its main Sintra site and satellite locations at Alverca and Ovar.
Founded 1968Official website ↗
Notable Exhibits
- Supermarine Spitfire HF IXc (ML255/MR-Z) — WWII-era British fighter aircraft.
- North American F-86F Sabre (5320) — Cold War-era jet fighter used by multiple nations, including Portugal.
- Douglas C-47A Dakota (6157) — Military transport aircraft from the WWII period.
- Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet A (15209) — Trainer and light attack aircraft.
Verified 2026-09-18 · Museu do Ar, Museu do Ar (official site), Museu do Ar: Há 53 anos a contar a história da aviação