Philippine Air Force Museum (PAF Museum, PAF Aerospace Museum)
Vilamor Philippine Military Air Base (Villamor Air Base)
Admission: Free
Hours: M-F: 8:00am–5:00pm, Sat: 8:00am–12:00, Sunday: closed
Tel: 854-6729
Philippine Air Force Museum is located at Vilamor Philippine Military Air Base at Manila Airport (Nino Aquino Airport, Nichols Field). Also known as the PAF Museum or PAF Aerospace Museum. This museum has a collection of displays, model aircraft and artifacts related to the history of the Philippine Air Force (PAF). Originally established as the Philippine Constabulary Air Corps (PCAC). On December 23, 1935 renamed the Philippine Army Air Corps (PAAC) then became the Philippine Army Air Force (PAAF) during the Pacific War.
Villamor Air Base Monument
The Villamor Air Base Monument is a circular pedestal with a statue of
Colonel Jesús A. Villamor wearing flight gear and a plaque.
Japanese Holdout 2nd Lt. Hiro Onoda Display
During March 1974, when Japanese holdout 2nd Lt. Hiro Onoda surrendered on Lubang Island, Philippine Air Force officers and personnel were involved. Today, his artifacts including his sword, rifle and personal equipment are displayed at the museum.
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