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Written by Somchit Srimoon   
Monday, 15 December 2008 14:14

Royal Thai Air Force Museum

The the warbird collection of the Royal Thai Air Force in Chiang Mai Thailand, with many old aircrafts that played a significant role during the Indochina War.Some of the planes were left behind by the Japanese forces that held this area during the Second world war.

 
The Royal Thai Air Force museum was set up with the purpose of collecting and restoring defense articles of different periods including all equipment and aircraft in use during the early period of Thai aviation history up to the present. The RTAF museum is located at the airforce base at the Chiang mai airport.

The exhibits at the  Thai Air Force museum feature many types of aircraft rarely found anywhere else in the world. Many of the were in the service during the war and  played a vital role in the safeguarding of our nation’s independence. The numerous victory Medals awarded to the RTAF pilots attest to the bravery and valour of our Thai heroes. The Royal Thai Air Force has tried to develop its museum to ensure that it has complete historical records of the Royal Thai Air Force.

Located at  10 Moo 3, T. Suthep, A. Muang, Chiangmai, Tel:  Mobile: +66 081 028 4663 (Khun. Weerachart), Open: 9am - 4pm Mon-Fri, Close: Sat-Sun, Entry: Free.

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