South African Air Force Museum - Port Elizabeth

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South African Air Force Museum - Port Elizabeth The South African Air Force Museum Port Elizabeth is a satellite branch of the SAAF.

The museum houses a diverse collection of historic aircraft, aviation artefacts, uniforms, photographs, models and memorabilia that illustrate the development of SAAF.

10/10/2026

✈️🇿🇦 COME AND EXPERIENCE THE SAAF MUSEUM PE!

Looking for a memorable family outing? Bring your family and friends and discover the incredible history of South African aviation at the SAAF Museum Port Elizabeth! 🛩️❤️

Explore fascinating aircraft, discover our aviation heritage, and experience the stories behind the men and women who served our country.

🕒 MUSEUM OPENING HOURS

📅 Monday – Thursday: 08h00 – 15h00
📅 Friday: 08h00 – 13h00
📅 Saturday: 09h00 – 15h00
📅 Sunday: 10h00 – 16h00

📍 Find us: SAAF Museum PE, Forest Hill Drive, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

💙 ENTRANCE BY DONATION

Every donation helps us preserve our proud aviation heritage for future generations.

📞 Contact us: 079 600 6216
📧 Email: [email protected]

🔥 MAKE A PLAN TO VISIT US! 🔥

✅ Tag the family members and friends you’re bringing along.
✅ Share this post to spread the word.
✅ Visit us, explore our history, and help keep our aviation heritage alive!

✈️ DON’T JUST HEAR ABOUT HISTORY — COME AND EXPERIENCE IT!

We look forward to welcoming you to the SAAF Museum PE! 🇿🇦

🎄✈️ FESTIVE SEASON OPENING HOURS – SAAF MUSEUM PE ✈️🎄Planning a festive-season outing? Come and explore the history of S...
09/10/2026

🎄✈️ FESTIVE SEASON OPENING HOURS – SAAF MUSEUM PE ✈️🎄

Planning a festive-season outing? Come and explore the history of South African aviation at the SAAF Museum Port Elizabeth! 🇿🇦

📅 1 December 2026 – 17 January 2027

We will be open 7 days a week, with the following operating hours:

🕒 NORMAL OPENING HOURS

🔹 Monday – Thursday: 08h00–15h00
🔹 Friday: 08h00–13h00
🔹 Saturday: 09h00–15h00
🔹 Sunday: 10h00–16h00

🎅 SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EVE HOURS

🎄 Thursday, 24 December 2026
⏰ 08h00–11h00

🔒 CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS

❌ 25 December 2026 – Christmas Day
❌ 26 December 2026 – Day of Goodwill
❌ 31 December 2026
❌ 1 January 2027 – New Year's Day

✈️ Bring your family and friends and discover our aircraft, aviation history and fascinating displays!

📍 SAAF Museum PE
Forest Hill Drive, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

💙 Entrance by Donation – your support helps us preserve South Africa's aviation heritage.

📞 Contact us: 079 600 6216

We look forward to welcoming you this festive season!

✈️🔥 READY FOR TAKE-OFF? THIS SUNDAY, YOU’RE THE PILOT! 🔥✈️Looking for something exciting to do this Sunday? Come and exp...
06/10/2026

✈️🔥 READY FOR TAKE-OFF? THIS SUNDAY, YOU’RE THE PILOT! 🔥✈️

Looking for something exciting to do this Sunday? Come and experience the thrill of flying at the SAAF Museum PE Flight Simulator! 🛫🎮

📅 Sunday, 11 October
⏰ 10:00 – 16:00
💰 Only R50 per person
🎟️ No bookings required
👉 First come, first served!

Bring the family, bring your friends and see if you have what it takes to be a pilot! 😎✈️

📍 SAAF Museum Port Elizabeth
Forest Hill Drive, Southdene, Gqeberha

📞 Contact: 079 600 6216 / 064 050 1226

❤️ Come fly with us! ✈️🇿🇦

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06/10/2026

✈️ WINDY CONDITIONS AT PE AIRPORT! 🌬️

Strong wind gusts of more than 50 km/h are being experienced around Port Elizabeth Airport today.

Despite the challenging conditions, an Airlink aircraft is coming in to land at PE Airport. ✈️

These experienced crews are trained to operate safely in changing weather conditions.

👏 Safe landing, Airlink!
Welcome to the windy city of Port Elizabeth! 🌬️✈️🇿🇦

05/10/2026

🌿 A HEARTFELT THANK YOU! 🌿

A huge thank you to The Willows Resort & Conference Centre for the stunning vouchers you have generously made available for our Lucky Draw at the SAAF Museum PE Market Day on 5 December 2026. 🎟️✨

A special thank you to Clarissa Smuts — you are truly a ⭐ STAR! ⭐ Your kindness, generosity and beautiful gesture mean so much to us, and we sincerely appreciate your support of the SAAF Museum PE.

Your contribution will help make our Market Day even more exciting for our visitors! ❤️✈️

Thank you, The Willows Resort, for standing behind our Museum and helping us make a difference.

With sincere appreciation,
Morne Bellingan
SAAF Museum PE





Ready for a well-deserved getaway? Enter our **SAAF Museum PE Lucky Draw** for your chance to WIN! 🎟️🏆 **THE PRIZE: ** 2...
05/10/2026

Ready for a well-deserved getaway?

Enter our **SAAF Museum PE Lucky Draw** for your chance to WIN! 🎟️

🏆 **THE PRIZE: ** 2 VOUCHERS

🌿 **2-night stay excluding December and Easter Weekend at The Willows Resort**

🏡 Self-catering Double Rondawel

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Accommodation for **up to 5 persons**

💰 **Value: R3,300** each

🎟️ **ONLY R50 PER TICKET! **

📍 Tickets available at **SAAF Museum Port Elizabeth** or via EFT.

📅 **Winner will be drawn 7 December 2026**

Vouchers valid untill the end of July 2027.

❤️ Every ticket helps support the **SAAF Museum Port Elizabeth**, a non-profit museum that receives **no government funding** and relies on public support and donations to preserve our aviation heritage.

✈️ **BUY YOUR TICKET – SUPPORT YOUR MUSEUM – AND STAND A CHANCE TO WIN A FANTASTIC GETAWAY! **

🍀 **Good luck to everyone! ** 🍀

For more detail contact Morne on 0796006216.

🎄✈️ THE FESTIVE SEASON IS AROUND THE CORNER! ✈️🎄Get ready for the holidays and make SAAF Museum PE part of your festive-...
02/10/2026

🎄✈️ THE FESTIVE SEASON IS AROUND THE CORNER! ✈️🎄

Get ready for the holidays and make SAAF Museum PE part of your festive-season plans! 🇿🇦❤️

From 1 December 2026 to 17 January 2027, we look forward to welcoming families, tourists, aviation enthusiasts and visitors from near and far.

🕘 OPERATING HOURS

Monday – Thursday: 08h00–15h00
Friday: 08h00–13h00
Saturday: 09h00–15h00
Sunday: 10h00–16h00

🎄 CLOSED ON:

❌ 24 December 2026
❌ 25 December 2026
❌ 26 December 2026
❌ 31 December 2026
❌ 1 January 2027

🎟️ ENTRANCE BY DONATION

✈️ Come and explore historic aircraft, aviation memorabilia, uniforms, photographs and much more!

❤️ Your donations help us preserve our aviation heritage for future generations.

📍 SAAF Museum PE
Forest Hill Drive, Gqeberha

📞 Contact: Morné Bellingan
📱 079 600 6216
📧 [email protected]

🎅 Wishing everyone a safe, happy and peaceful festive season!

✈️🇿🇦 We look forward to welcoming you at SAAF Museum PE!

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✈️🇿🇦 WELCOME TO PORT ELIZABETH SAAF MUSEUM THIS WEEKEND! 🇿🇦✈️Looking for something exciting and different to do this wee...
02/10/2026

✈️🇿🇦 WELCOME TO PORT ELIZABETH SAAF MUSEUM THIS WEEKEND! 🇿🇦✈️

Looking for something exciting and different to do this weekend? Come and explore the fascinating world of South African aviation history at the PE SAAF Museum! ✈️🚁

📍 Forest Hill Drive, Gqeberha

🕘 Saturday: 09h00–15h00
🕙 Sunday: 10h00–16h00

🎟️ Entrance by Donation

Bring the family and discover historic aircraft, aviation memorabilia, uniforms, photographs and much more! 🛩️

❤️ Your donations help us preserve our aviation heritage and keep the Museum going.

We look forward to welcoming you!
See you at the PE SAAF Museum! ✈️🇿🇦

📞 Morne: 079 600 6216

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26/09/2026

SAVE THE DATE AND

🚨✈️ GET READY FOR A BIG DAY OF FAMILY FUN! ✈️🚨

🎉 SAAF MUSEUM PE MARKET DAY 🎉

📅 Saturday, 5 December 2026

⏰ 10h00 – 16h00

📍 SAAF Museum Port Elizabeth

🎟️ Entrance: R10 Adults | R5 Children under 12

🔥 WHAT’S WAITING FOR YOU?

✈️ Buccaneer Flight Simulator – R50
🛍️ Over 60 stalls
🍔 Food Vendors & Halaal Food
🍺 Beers & Ciders – R30
🎧 DJ & Great Music
🎪 Jumping Castles & Kids Entertainment
🎁 Lucky Draws & Awesome Prizes
🧸 Bric-a-Brac & Great Finds
🍻 Cash Bar
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly fun for everyone!

❤️ COME SHOP • EAT • EXPLORE • ENJOY!

🇿🇦 Most importantly — come out and SUPPORT YOUR SAAF MUSEUM! ✈️

📞 Contact Elizabeth or Ian:
081 468 5077 | 061 454 5754

⭐ SAVE THE DATE — 5 DECEMBER 2026! ⭐
See you at the SAAF Museum PE! ✈️🔥


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SAAF Museum PE, Foresthill Drive
Port Elizabeth
6001

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 13:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 15:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 15:00
Thursday 08:30 - 15:00
Friday 08:00 - 13:00
Saturday 09:00 - 15:00
Sunday 10:00 - 16:00

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