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The Military Aviation Museum "Clin d'Ailes"  at Payerne  


J-2301 Dassault Mirage 3S

Located on the main operational base of the Swiss F/A-18, the Swiss Air Force Museum "Clin d'Ailes" presents the military aeronautics of the second part of the 20th century.

The aviation museum "Clin d'Ailes" was founded by a group of former 5ème escadrille members and ‘Espace Passion’.
A process started in the early nineties and resulting in the opening in April 2003.

From the Vampire to the Mirage III, passing by the Venom and the Hunter all the jets of the period are on display.
Showing the rapid progress made in the field of aerodynamics, materials used and weapon systems.

In the central hall the six jets exhibited, pictures can be made from a gallery giving more opportunities to the photographer.
The museum has a collection of memorabilia and models. A special section is dedicated the astronaut Claude Nicollier's Space one of the founders of the museum. Visitors can test their flight abilities on a nearby flight simulator.

From the museum's terrace located in the near the runway at the front of the museum, visitors can keep up the handlings of the F/A-18 Hornet and the F-5 Tiger from the Swiss Air Force and take pictures.

J-4078 Hawker Hunter Mk.58
The Following planes are on display;

J-2301 Dassault Mirage 3S
J-2312 Dassault Mirage 3S Cockpit only
R-2117 Dassault Mirage 3RS
J-1156 De Havilland Vampire FB.6 in front of museum
J-1157 De Havilland Vampire FB.6
U-1211 De Havilland Vampire T.55
J-1584 De Havilland Venom FB.50
J-4078 Hawker Hunter Mk.58
V-43 Sud Aviation SA313B Alouette 2
J-2012 Dassault Mirage 3DS HB-RDF
J-4203 Hawker Hunter T Mk.68 HB-RVW
J-4003 Hawker Hunter Mk.58 stored on base
J-1631 De Havilland Vampire FB.6 HB-RVC Stored on base
Latest addition is V-282 Sud Aviation SA3160 Alouette 3

The last Mirage III's were withdrawn from duty in Swiss air force already in December 2003, but now is again possible see one of this old beauty in action at Payerne AFB. Operated by the Musée de l'Aviation Militaire "Clin d'Ailes" from September 2008 (first flight as HB-RDF) is ex J-2012 offering flights from back seat. Next to the Mirage the museum also offers flights in the Hunter J-4203.

The museum has an excellent collection of aircraft and memorabilia charting Swiss aviation history and is well worth a visit.

 
 

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