Timeline of museum - 1970 to 2016 - Kunovice, Czech Republic
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Timeline of Kunovice Aviation Museum
Waymark Code: WM108AA
Location: Zlínský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 03/20/2019
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Kunovice Aviation Museum (
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The air museum at Kunovice focuses its exhibition primarily on aircraft built by the Let company (
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The museum’s collection also includes a selection of former Czechoslovak air force aircraft including MiG-15, MiG-19 and MiG-21 fighter jets as well as Sukhoi Su-7 attack aircraft, a Mil Mi-4 helicopter and two variants of the Avia Av-14 transport, the Av-14 being the Czech license built version of the Illyushin Il-14.
Visit Instructions:At least one good photo you have personally obtained and a brief story of your visit. Any additions or corrections to the information about the Waymark (for instance, have the hours open to the public changed) will be greatly appreciated.