The association

About us

The Austrian Aviation Museum is a privately run association that works independently of public subsidies. Our aim is to preserve and promote the history of Austrian aviation. Through our diverse activities and exhibitions, we offer visitors the opportunity to explore the fascinating world of aviation.

Download association statutes

Funding

The museum is mainly financed by various sources:

  • membership fees
  • entrance fees
  • Income from exhibitions and publications
  • Sponsorship funds, including roof advertising, sponsorship walls, and posters
  • donations
  • sale of items in the museum shop
ÖLM Halle
Vorstand ÖLM

Management

Our board consists of committed members who are responsible for the management and organization of the association:

  • Chairman: Walfried Slansek
  • Deputy Chairman: Sepp L. Barwirsch
  • Secretary: Alois Wonaschütz
  • Deputy Secretary: Raimund Kelterer
  • Treasurer: August Puchmann
  • Deputy Treasurer: Monika Wack

Membership

As a member of the association, you have the following benefits:

  • Free access to the museum on Sundays and public holidays from May to October
  • A free club newspaper at least twice a year
  • Participation in all club events
  • Opportunity to collaborate and co-create the museum, including restoration of exhibits

If you would like to become a member, you can find the membership form in the download area or hand it in person at the museum during opening hours.

Download membership declaration

Activities and goals

Our association pursues various goals in accordance with the statutes:

  • Building up an extensive collection of aircraft from various periods of Austrian aviation history
  • Provision of an accessible exhibition hall for the public
  • Promoting knowledge about aircraft technology and aviation history
  • Establishment of a comprehensive photo and document archive on Austrian aviation
  • Maintenance and operation of airworthy classic cars

These summaries provide an insight into the activities and goals of the Austrian Aviation Museum. We invite everyone interested to become part of our association in order to experience and preserve aviation history together.4o

Modellflieger

All exhibits

Jets:

  • Atlas/Aermacchi MB-326M “Impala” (ex National Test Pilot School, USA)
  • PZL TS-11 “Iskra” (ex Polish Air Force)
  • Saab J 29 “Flying Bin” (ex Federal Army)
  • Saab J 32 “Lansen” (ex Swedish Air Force)
  • Saab Sk35C “Draken” (ex Swedish Air Force)
  • Saab J 35 Ö “Draken” (ex Federal Army)
  • Saab J 37 “Viggen” (ex Swedish Air Force)
  • Dassault Mirage III S (ex Swiss Air Force)
  • De Havilland DH 112 “Venom” (ex Swiss Air Force)
  • Hawker Hunter F 58 (ex Swiss Air Force)
  • Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-15/LIM-2 “Fagot” (ex Polish Air Force)
  • Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21 “Fishbed” (ex Hungarian Air Force)
  • Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21 UM (ex Czech Air Force)
Exponat
Bell Hubschrauber

Helicopter:

  • Bell Augusta H13H3BHA

Gyroplane:

  • TSF 02 manufacturer Otto Frank (self-made)
  • Rotary Air Force 2000

Gliders, among others:

  • Musger Mg 19c OE-0344
  • School glider SG-38 OE-0168
  • L-sparrow 55 disc OE-0798

Propeller engines:

  • Transall C-160 (ex German Air Force)
  • Antonov An-2 “Colt” (ex Polish Air Force)
  • Reims Cessna F150 OE-ATP
  • Cessna F150 Commuter OE-CMI
  • L-20 A-98 clamp
  • Luscombe 8 Silvaire
  • Crow V
  • Meteor FL 55 B series 2
  • Saab Safir 3F SW
Exponat

Exhibits not on display:

Unfortunately, we have too little space in our hall to be able to display all exhibits. Some aircraft are therefore in storage and cannot be viewed.
These include:

  • Musger Mg 19a OE-0604
  • Musger Mg23 OE-0338
  • Grunau Baby II OE-0041
  • Bergfalke II/55 OE-0284 disc
  • Raab Doppelraab OE-0327
  • JS consecration OE-0241
  • A-sparrow OE-0297
  • Olympia Meise
  • Meteor FL-55 B series 2
  • Göppingen GOEVIER OE-0104
  • SZD - 22 Mucha Standard SP-1748
  • SZD - 9 BOCIAN 1 D Ö-0562
  • Musger Mg23 SL OE-0690

More exhibits

Aeroplane engines, among others:

  • Volvo RM2B sectional model (Saab J29 ton)
  • DeHavilland Ghost (Vampire)
  • SNECMAR ATAR 09C (Mirage III)
  • Lycoming O-320
  • Steyr Puch 650 TR1
  • Bramo 322 H 2
  • Volvo RM6C
  • Daimler Benz DB 605 N (Bf110)
  • Pratt & Whitney R-985
  • Siemens Halske Sh22 (Bramo 322H2)
  • Salmson 9 AD
  • Continental O470-11

In addition:

An engine test bench, brakes, ejection seats (including Lockheed C2), radio equipment, uniforms, aircraft models, a gangway (offers excellent views of the airport with runway), an electromechanical flight simulator, two aircraft tractors (bookers), ground power units, tools and much more.

A museum catalog and further literature on the exhibits are available in our shop.

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