Family Day - SAAF Museum Port Elizabeth

FAMILY DAY - 31 AUGUST 2024

SAAF Museum PE invite you to our next Family Day on Saturday, 31 August 2024 from 09h00 to 15h00.

The Port Elizabeth Branch of the South African Air Force Museum, Forest Hill Drive, Southdene, is located on the southern side of the Port Elizabeth Airport.

The Museum boasts a total of sixteen aircrafts, including helicopters, a supersonic jet fighter, two of the world famous Harvard trainers among others, and the oldest surviving jet fighter in South Africa.

There are ongoing restoration projects by a team of dedicated enthusiasts, who are members of the Friends of the S.A.A.F. Museum. There is also a display of aircraft memorabilia, together with a fine collection of models and pictures in the main exhibition hall.

Interested aviation enthusiasts will be pleased to actually view the restoration work being carried out in a restored World War 2 Hanger (Bellman Hanger).

Another must do is the flight simulator which is dedicated to SAAF Buccaneer 415, piloted by Maj. S. Odendaal and Maj. P. Webb when it disappeared on October 16, 1969, off the coast near Eshowe in Natal during a training exercise. Enjoy a flight simulator experience in two simulators for only R30 for 15 minutes. Over 200 flight sim programs to choose from.

MENU FOR THE DAY

Boerewors Rolls with sauces for R30.
Crispy slap chips for R20.
Coffee, tea and hot chocolate R20.
Cold drinks R20.

Cold Beers and Ciders R30. (No alcohol sales to under 18s)

The youngsters can enjoy themselves on the Jumping Castles under parental supervision.

Make-up artist will entertain the young or old ones with face paintings for only R25

Beautiful memorabilia available at the kiosk. Card facilities available.

Two toned coffee mugs R150
Golfer Shirts R200
TShirts with aviation prints R200
Golfer Caps R120

One lucky visitor will stand a chance in winning a beautiful hamper. Raffle tickets will be available on the day.

Bring family and friends and please come and support the SAAF Museum PE and Friends of the South African Air Force Museum Port Elizabeth.

We need all youre support in reaching our goals this 2024.

No entrance fee only donation will be appreciated.