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Aeroseum aviation museum, Gothenburg, Sweden (April 2007) - The Aeroseum is a new aviation museum in a former top secret cold war airbase that was built in the fear of the nuclear age. The work the people of Aeroseum have done behind the 180 ton blast proof doors to build up the aviation museum is remarkable. The location itself is a place worth visiting, but the aviation aspect has come along as well - there are quite a few jet and propeller aircraft, helicopters, military vehicles, missles, communication technology, some demonstrations of principles, engines and more. Highly recommended! Read my report for an extensive photo gallery and an account of the visit.

Flying with a glider (September 2007) - After looking at options to fly gliders for a very long time, I almost accidentally ran across an airfield and decided to ask them whether they could take me up in one. Ever since the visit, I have been tempted to get a full licence. Follow the link for some photos and a written account of the visit and flight.

Tartu aviation museum (September 2007) - I never knew that there was an aviation museum right here in Estonia. They have done good things (remarkable even) after it was created in 2002. Check out the account for photos and the list of aircraft that exists there already. I've been e-mailing with the person who's foremostly behind the project and I've understood that they will be adding more planes very soon.

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy museum, an annex of the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum (February 2008) - thanks to the generous private donation, visitors now can see exhibits that used to be stored in warehouses or were croded in elsewhere. Among the top exhibits are the SR-71 by Lockheed Skunk Works, a Space Shuttle, Concorde, Joint Strike Fighter, Tomcat F-14 and many more. It's next to the Washington Dulles International Airport.

Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum (February 2008) - this is the most popular of the Smithsonian museums, which really is saying something. It's in the center of Washington DC and has something for everybody - aviation, space exploration, rockets, missiles, history, play areas for kids, a cinema and what possibly is the most important collection of aircraft anywhere.

London Science Museum (May 2008) - among the popular attractions in London for tourists and locals alike. The building is packed to the brim with milestones of science. Two floors are dedicated to space and aviation.

The Riga aviation museum (May 2008) - is a superb collection of ex-Soviet planes and helicopters. It's right next door to the Riga airport, so whenever you go there, stop by the museum. The only downside of the visit is the disrepair the museum is in.

The RAF Waddington International Air Show 2008 (July 2008) - this made my previous air show experiences seem like kindergarten. The British integrated air operation display and Patrulla Aguila were events to remember. The flight display of the recently restored only flying Avro Vulcanwas marked the Vulcans return to its former V-force home at Waddington. Last in this list, but not least - the sheer power and precision of the Eurofighter Typhoon is awe-inspiring even for a skeptic like myself.

The Duxford Imperial War Museum (July 2008) - is perhaps the greatest aviation museum in Europe by its massive size and the important aircraft on display. It's just an hour and 70 kilometers north from London. I visited it during the Flying Legends 2008 air show, making the experience even better.

The Flyig Legends air show (July 2008) - is one of the few occasions where all marks of Spitfires, lots of P-51 Mustangs and many more aviation heritage planes take to the skies.

London Imperial War Museum (August 2008) - smaller cousin to Duxford IWM. The aviation related exhibits aren't very numerous, but land wars and naval battle pieces are.

Prague Kbely Aviation Museum (September 2008) - the former Czechoslovakia is one of the countries that had a significant aviation design and manufacturing industry. While efforts have been downscaled since, the Prague Aviation Museum (Letecké muzeum), Kbely, Czech Republic is a proud reflection of the glory era.

Old Aeroplane Company Tyabb (September 2009) - Old Aeroplane Company Tyabb is a small privately owned aviation museum with volunteer mechanics being happy to show you around

Ansett Transport Museum (September 2009) - Ansett Transport Museum is a tiny museum with a gift shop and a small hangar that portrays the history of the formerly major Australian airline group that collapsed in 2001.

This website is a collection of thoughts and visits to aviation related sites.