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Museum in Karachi, Pakistan
Pakistan Air Force Museum Faisal (Urdu: پاک فضائیہ عجائب گھر) is the official museum of the Pakistan Air Force located on the south-western edge of PAF Base Faisal near Karsaz Flyover on Shahrah-e-Faisal at Karachi. The museum is the only military aviation museum in Pakistan, with more than 50 aircraft, radars and missiles on display. The museum draws thousands of visitors each day making it one of the most frequently visited tourist attractions in Karachi.
History
The Museum dates back to the time of colonial rule when two hangars were erected by the British in the remote part of PAF Base Drigh Road which through the years were abandoned. In the years that followed, then Base commander of Faisal Airbase (Abbas Khattak) suggested an idea of establishing a museum to preserve the history of the air force. The museum was established in 1990 under the supervision of Air Cdre (retd) Usman Ghani who renovated the old hangar and developed the barren area. Between 1999 and 2004, the museum was expanded significantly. Additions included children's playing areas, rides, and eateries.
Main Entrance
Main Gate
Mirage III Aircraft
F-6 Aircraft
Archives Gallery
Museum Hall at night
Captured Indian Folland Gnat from 1965 war on display at the PAF Museum Gallery.
Shenyang F-6 Aircraft
Auster Aiglet retired from the PAF on display at the PAF Museum, Karachi.
Fighter plane At PAF Museum
Museum Hall Inside View
A model of the Martin B-57 bomber and the 30 mm cannon installed on the Shenyang F-6, on display at the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Museum, Karachi.
Pakistan Air Force
Pakistan Air Force