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Air Force Museum

Yesilkoy, Istanbul, Turkey
(0212) 663 24 90
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Ranked #92 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
4.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Description: This museum displays various aircraft as well as historic objects used by the Turkish Air Force.
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9 reviews 9 reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011
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The museum was just over the other side of the road from the Yesilkoy train station - an short suburban train journey from Sirkeci station. It costs only 4 YTL entrance plus 8 YTL for camera. We visited it on a bitterly cold day but it was really interesting - most of the display has English translation - has a... More

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242 helpful votes 242 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2009
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If you are interested in aviation or if you have some spare time before your flight at the airport and you want to see one more spot in Istanbul, I would recommend you this museum run by the military. It is about the aviation history of Turkey going back to Ottoman times. From uniforms of air force personnel to first... More

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2007
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There are so many aircraft in this museum. I cannot think of anything comparable to it in North America. It is the most Amazing Collection of Cold War Fighters , plus a few odd and ends worth seeing. If you are into aircraft, this is a you don't want to miss it. the museum is right near the airport. When... More

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Istanbul, Turkey
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2011
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