The air force troops have undergone decisive changes since their establishment in August 1914, with their organization and material constantly being modernized. The museum depicts this development in its exhibit while at the same time serving as a meeting place for families and friends of the air force troops.
1972-1978 | The collection of technical and historically important objects is compiled by the AMF (Agency for Military Airfields). | ||||
1978 |
Opening of the exhibit in the old hangars.
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1979 | Foundation of the Association of Friends of the Museum of Swiss Air Force Troops (VFMF) by Hans Giger, Director of the AMF. The collection continues to grow and valuable material no longer has room in the museum. | ||||
1985 / 1988 | The VFMF (Association of Friends of the Museum of Swiss Air Force Troops) decides to build a new wing sponsored by private donors. Thanks to the foundation established by the VFMF for the Museum of Swiss Air Force Troops under its President and former member of the Swiss Executive Federal Council, Dr. Rudolf Friedrich, a large fund-raising drive was initiated which brought in the necessary funding to construct the building. | ||||
1987 | The VFMF takes over the operation of the Museum from the Swiss Government. | ||||
1988 |
Official opening of the museum extension by Executive Council Member Arnold Koller in the presence of numerous donors and VFMF members.
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1997 | The VFMF merges with the VF-Flab (Association of Flab Friends) to form the VFL (Association of the Friends of the Swiss Air Force). | ||||
1998 |
Integration of antiaircraft items.
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Dec. 1999 - March 2000 |
Rearrangement of the exhibit for the interim period during construction of the new hall which will replace the old hangars. | ||||
April 2000 | Opening of the interim exhibit in the main hall. | ||||
2002 |
New opening in two large halls.
hanks to the donations of the Association of the Friends of the Swiss Air Force (VFL), the authorities, numerous companies as well as private sponsors, the museum can be
continuously expanded. The Federal Government is responsible for maintaining the installation. |
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2003-2007 | Characterized by various rearrangements of the exhibits and, as a big highlight in 2005, the startup of two simulators – first the P-3 Flight Simulator and then Europe's first civilian parachute simulator. In addition, a Boeing-737 Flight Simulator is added in 2007. | ||||
P-3 Simulator Cockpit |
Para Simulator |
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B-737 Simulator |
Gift Certificates |
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April 2008 | The AVIATION FLAB MUSEUM receives the PRO AERO award for its exceptional performance within its specific field of military aviation. | ||||
March 2009 | Reopening of the modified and extended Restaurant "Holding" | ||||
Summer 2010 |
Opening of the Mirage III Doppelsitzer flight simulator. |
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2011 | 75th anniversary of FLAB | ||||
2012 | The entrance of the Museum gets a new plane: The old Vampire in exchange of the Tiger J-3013 | ||||
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2013 | Planning Phase of “Museum World 2015“ | ||||
2014 | Implementation Begin of “New Museum World 2015” | ||||
2015 | Successful Opening of “New Museum World“ on April 18, 2015 | ||||
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2016 | 747-300 «Airforce-one» Flight Simulator in the AFC starting 2017 |