Central Air Force Museum

The Central Air Force Museum (Russian: Центральный музей Военно-воздушных сил РФ) is an aviation museum in Monino, Moscow Oblast, Russia. A branch of the Central Armed Forces Museum, it is one of the world's largest aviation museums, and the largest for Soviet aircraft, with a collection including 173 aircraft and 127 aircraft engines on display. The museum also features additional displays, including Cold War-era American espionage equipment, weapons, instruments, uniforms, artwork, and a library containing books, films, and photos is also accessible to visitors.

Central Air Force Museum
Aerial view of the outdoor exhibit
Location in Russia
Established28 November 1958
LocationMonino, Moscow Oblast, Russia
Coordinates55.832778°N 38.183056°E / 55.832778; 38.183056
TypeAviation museum
Websitehttps://www.cmvvs.ru/

The Central Air Force Museum is located on the grounds of the Gagarin Air Force Academy on the site of the former Monino Airfield, 40 km (25 mi) east of Moscow.

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