Dhaka, Bangladesh — The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) Museum has been inaugurated on Sunday at the western side of Tejgaon runway adjacent to Agargaon in the capital.
Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Muhammad Enamul Bari opened the museum as the chief guest, reports BSS.
The aim of setting up the museum is to retain and represent the glorious history, success and gradual development of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) to the new generation.
The museum is located at the eastern side of computer city (IDB Bhaban) and western side of the Tejgaon runway.
Glider F-86, FT-5, MI-8 helicopter and AN-24 transport aircraft of BAF including ‘Otter’ aircraft used in our Liberation War are kept in the museum.
Besides, various display galleries pertaining to BAF, one children park and a food court for visitors are under construction.
The museum will remain open for all public viewers from 29 September and onward.
The opening timing will be from 2pm to 8pm from Monday to Thursday and 10am to 8pm on Friday and Saturday.
The museum will remain closed on Sunday for maintenance purpose.
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