Italian Air Force

Italian Air Force

4.8 1,028 Reviews
Pierluigi Pierini
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Very beautiful. Exposed planes that trace the entire history of aeronautics, from the time of the Wright brothers to the present day. Fascinating to see how the man flew by. For math and computer science lovers: an Enigma machine used during World War II to encrypt and decrypt messages. Most modern aircraft hangars currently under renovation. Free access.

Antonio Pischedda
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I arrived there by chance, I didn't know it existed, at the entrance the first surprise: IT'S FREE. I was thinking of a small museum, but it's huge, divided by epochs, from the pioneers of flight to the present day, with an infinite number of fantastic aircraft. Everything is well explained on display boards all over the world, and many screens continuously show movies and vintage photos. In short, a marvel !!!!

Anna Clemente
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It is advisable to book a guided tour. Our Cicero entertained us for over two hours with anecdotes, trivia and stories of our history. A trip to the country's history, in large engineering innovations and the testimony of the great heroes who have dealt with uncommon courage air. The presence of only aircraft in the world, restored with passion, makes this museum a beautiful destination to visit.

Daniele Melissi
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The museum is set up very well, there are several warehouses all connected to each other and you go from the first wooden planes to the more recent Tornadoes. The entrance and 'free, the air force staff and' very friendly and helpful. It overlooks the lake directly, so you can also enjoy a beautiful view. It is almost always open, even on Sundays, to consult on the Air Force website for summer / winter timetables. Highly recommended for all ages especially for the little ones.

Lou Drummond
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Fantastic and must see aviation collection. Train ride from Rome is 1:30 minutes and cost 3.6 each way. Hours vary so check the website. Displays and information boards are in English language also. Great lighting for photography, but some aircraft are crammed together due to restoration work on hanger #4. Some aircraft are temporarily displayed outside. True bucket-list museum for all aviation and history enthusiast. Many one of a kind and rare aircraft.

Marco Franzoi
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Sunday 14 June, arrived in front of the museum gate, during opening hours, all closed. A sheet of paper indicates to call a phone number to get information on the entrance, a soldier replies that the museum will open after the summer due to work in progress. No information on the site or on site.

roberto tartaglino
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Passion lives here. Vigna di Valle is a magical place to visit absolutely. Italy was a pioneer in aeronautics, the I in front of the brands (the "plate" of airplanes) is not accidental, there are very few countries that can boast their initials as the first digit. Unfortunately, the history of those years has strongly characterized this sector, penalizing it, together with all the related industrial activities connected to it. Those who work or collaborate with the Museum should be thanked and honored for being able to keep alive, with very few resources and a lot of love, a past as illustrious as our aeronautical history. And maybe one day we will be able to make it clear that our passion is not black, nor red, nor white, and has nothing to do with politics. If it must have a color, blue like the sky of Italy.

Roberto Gardi
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Wonderful museum very kind and extremely trained staff. Free admission so it is a must to stop at the Gift shop and buy at least one of the beautiful books they have. The museum shows extensively how up to 1930 Italian Aeronautical engineering was absolutely avant-garde. Unfortunately in the following years we have lost this record but progressively we are carving out an important place on the international chessboard.

Riccardo Saveri
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Very interesting museum, well kept and which enjoys an excellent location on the shore of Lake Bracciano. It houses aircraft of exceptional historical value, most of which are unique, as well as various memorabilia, period photographs and interesting historical reconstructions relating to the dawn of aviation. Highly recommended for a visit with the family and temple for the enthusiast

Gianluca Brozzi
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There are many planes, arranged in different hangars and divided into various historical phases. From the dawn of flight, the biplane heroes and ahead to the contemporary period. I recommend it because it is a beautiful journey through time, in the history of technology and the human value of the pilots who have brought prestige to our aeronautics. The visit is free and deserves even if you don't have much time available.

Vito D'Andrea
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I was there recently, after so many years living in the area. A fantastic museum that everyone will love, young and old. There are, if I remember correctly, 4 sheds that trace the history of aeronautics. They are exposed from the first models of airplane without engine to the tricolor arrows. Real jewels. To visit absolutely and then ... it's free!

Maurizio Moscatelli
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In a truly magnificent context impossible for fans and not to miss a visit to this enchanting place with about 80 aircraft that have marked the history of Italy a seaplane base I believe to be the first places in the world 113 years. The Museum is the third or fourth place in the world for importance, unique aircraft. You breathe the history of aviation.