Perth is the fourth most populous city of Australia, and the capital of the state of Western Australia. The city is also infamous for being a cultural epicentre and a hub for the performing arts, ranging from music to theatre. The glamorous and expansive city of Perth however hides a gem, and those who have managed to visit it and discover the wonders that are contained within, are sure to remember the experience for their entire lives. The place in mention, is the Aviation Heritage Museum.
Regardless of whether one possesses an interest in aviation or not, the museum has been known to blow people away with its thoroughly versed and professional staff and various exhibits, with some even being interactive. The Aviation Heritage museum is located a short distance away from COMO The Treasury, Perth, a luxury hotel Perth is known to have.
The museum was created and is still maintained by the Royal Australian Air Force, and features a wide array of military and civilian aircraft and aircraft-replicas, along with more technical items such as aircraft engines. The beginning of the museum can be traced back to 1952 when the Western Australian division of the RAAF acquired a Mk22 Supermarine Spitfire fighter plane from England and erected it outside their headquarters.
In the present day the museum awes her visitors with many gigantic craft and allowing them to observe the craft up close and even board them. The entire museum contains staff that will bestow upon the visitors the many stories behind the marvellous machines that are housed within the museum walls, and the visitors always leave in a state of awe, even if they arrived with absolutely no interest in aviation.
So if you find yourself in Perth, don’t forget to discover this hidden jewel for yourself.
Auburn Silver is a travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
