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Cairo's Gems Part II: Egyptian Airforce Museum
Cairo's Gems Part II: Egyptian Airforce Museum
A great collection here in an impressive facility, at the NE side of Almaza Airbase. With a lot of the exhibits being kept in the shade undercover (understandable with the often harsh sun), photography conditions are obviously often not ideal, though not really a problem. So many highlights here, of seldom seen and photographed aircraft, a couple that i was extremely happy to catch in particular were the very impressive Tu-16 Badger (4012) and of course the Phantom. F-4E ex 7827 is marked with the original FMS '67289' (67-0289), and fitted with an AN/ALQ-119(V) jammer. Lots of evidence of BDRT use, but thankfully a survivor for the public to see.
Thankfully no problems with access here (despite not knowing for sure that the museum was open to the public), with a friendly security escort following us around...
Finally, this DH.60T Moth was one of the founding Egyptian Army Air Force aircraft from 1932, and has the Royal Egyptian Air Force insignia as worn from 1945–1958...
As per Wiki... On 2 November 1930 the King of Egypt and Sudan, Fuad I announced the creation of the Egyptian Army Air Force (EAAF). In May 1931 the Egyptian Council of Ministers approved the purchase of five aircraft and the building of an airfield at Almaza. The aircraft chosen was the British de Havilland Gipsy Moth trainer, with the five modified aircraft flown from England to Egypt in May 1932, as the air force was founded and the Almaza airfield was formally opened. In 1937 the Egyptian Army Air Force was separated from the Army Command and became an independent branch named the Royal Egyptian Air Force (REAF).
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Thankfully no problems with access here (despite not knowing for sure that the museum was open to the public), with a friendly security escort following us around...
Finally, this DH.60T Moth was one of the founding Egyptian Army Air Force aircraft from 1932, and has the Royal Egyptian Air Force insignia as worn from 1945–1958...
As per Wiki... On 2 November 1930 the King of Egypt and Sudan, Fuad I announced the creation of the Egyptian Army Air Force (EAAF). In May 1931 the Egyptian Council of Ministers approved the purchase of five aircraft and the building of an airfield at Almaza. The aircraft chosen was the British de Havilland Gipsy Moth trainer, with the five modified aircraft flown from England to Egypt in May 1932, as the air force was founded and the Almaza airfield was formally opened. In 1937 the Egyptian Army Air Force was separated from the Army Command and became an independent branch named the Royal Egyptian Air Force (REAF).
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Impressive collection, nicely preserved.
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Fascinating.
Looks like something funny is going on with the gun fairing on the F-4E. The door normally attached to the undercarriage is missing and the main fairing looks strange.
Looks like something funny is going on with the gun fairing on the F-4E. The door normally attached to the undercarriage is missing and the main fairing looks strange.
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Was there any information indicating when the F-4s were withdrawn? A few years ago now.
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Thanks Herbert, you may be correct with the Phantom, not surprisingly it appears to have been 'prepared' for display, probably from a partly-stripped condition.
And no, no information on the types retirement etc. There seems to be a lot of unknown about that, with some references still having them in service!
And no, no information on the types retirement etc. There seems to be a lot of unknown about that, with some references still having them in service!
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And cheers, Gingercake, for replies to both parts
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Best estimate is 2011/12 but, it may have been earlier. Egyptian F-4E's apparently never had very good serviceability and when a number of them were ferried from Egypt to the US in 1994 for depot level overhaul, some of the ferry crews initially refused to fly the jets because they were in such poor condition, apparently, sand was everywhere(!), it took a week or so to get them to a point where the ferry crews would fly them!herbert wrote:Was there any information indicating when the F-4s were withdrawn? A few years ago now.
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Seem to remember one stuck at Lakenheath for a good few monthsDazza37 wrote:Best estimate is 2011/12 but, it may have been earlier. Egyptian F-4E's apparently never had very good serviceability and when a number of them were ferried from Egypt to the US in 1994 for depot level overhaul, some of the ferry crews initially refused to fly the jets because they were in such poor condition, apparently, sand was everywhere(!), it took a week or so to get them to a point where the ferry crews would fly them!herbert wrote:Was there any information indicating when the F-4s were withdrawn? A few years ago now.
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Yep, a pair diverted into Keflavik too, after one suffered an in-flight malfunction en route to the USA...Ghastly Whisper wrote:Seem to remember one stuck at Lakenheath for a good few months
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Hi Kev
You really do spoil us
I am getting just a bit green-eyed at some of the 'frames you post for us
Top stuff, mate
BIG thanks
Paddyboy
You really do spoil us
I am getting just a bit green-eyed at some of the 'frames you post for us
Top stuff, mate
BIG thanks
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Cheers (and sorry) PB for replies to both parts
And Dazza/GW/Herbert, didn't the F-4E's use to go to Cherry Point for PDM/Upgrades? Rings a bell...
And Dazza/GW/Herbert, didn't the F-4E's use to go to Cherry Point for PDM/Upgrades? Rings a bell...
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Wonderful stuff, really well preserved as well. Had always wondered if this was open to the public after looking at it on Google Earth.
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...And i was still wondering when we pulled up at the gate. Big relief to get inside!
Asked the question, and not sure if lost in translation, but it may have been open to the public around a year now??
Asked the question, and not sure if lost in translation, but it may have been open to the public around a year now??
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Great set of shots. Was there a serial on the An2?
I stayed in a block of flats overlooking the airfield perimeter in 1983 for a couple of weeks visiting friends and (discretely) logged a lot of very interesting active and stored stuff. There was a base flight with the Wilgas (active) and a semi derelict AN2 (number 901), plus a goodly number of IL.14s stored in the western corner of the base near where we walked my friends dog (handy that!). On an awayday we came across four Mi.6s at Al Faiyum (not too far out in the desert from Cairo, so that might have been the source of the one in the collection as they didn't operate very many).
Your pictures took me right back, would have loved to have seen the Badger. they were based at Cairo West at the time apparently.
Looks like I'll have to have another visit!
I stayed in a block of flats overlooking the airfield perimeter in 1983 for a couple of weeks visiting friends and (discretely) logged a lot of very interesting active and stored stuff. There was a base flight with the Wilgas (active) and a semi derelict AN2 (number 901), plus a goodly number of IL.14s stored in the western corner of the base near where we walked my friends dog (handy that!). On an awayday we came across four Mi.6s at Al Faiyum (not too far out in the desert from Cairo, so that might have been the source of the one in the collection as they didn't operate very many).
Your pictures took me right back, would have loved to have seen the Badger. they were based at Cairo West at the time apparently.
Looks like I'll have to have another visit!
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Cheers Phil, yes the An-2 is marked 950 (in Arabic).
Interesting info, i wish there was an ideal spot to lurk safely at there! A bit slow but anything that moves is
Interesting info, i wish there was an ideal spot to lurk safely at there! A bit slow but anything that moves is
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I can't remember to be honest but, the following .pdf suggests you are correct...Jazz wrote:...didn't the F-4E's use to go to Cherry Point for PDM/Upgrades? Rings a bell...
http://www.navair.navy.mil/index.cfm?fu ... ry&id=2090
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Interesting set. Something doesn't look quite right about that DH60 though, especially the undercarriage.
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Yep -saw 4 when I was there mid '90s.Jazz wrote:Cheers (and sorry) PB for replies to both parts
And Dazza/GW/Herbert, didn't the F-4E's use to go to Cherry Point for PDM/Upgrades? Rings a bell...
Everything looks wrong with that Tiger Moth! Looks like a school project with tube frame, old planks and cardboard boxes!Blue Diamond wrote:Interesting set. Something doesn't look quite right about that DH60 though, especially the undercarriage.
Fascinating place, a few dubious colours on the real stuff but some great types, particularly the Tu-16!
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Thanks chaps
So the 'Moth' may well be a replica (and a dodgy one at that)!
Would anyone have info on the final EAF F-4's transiting through Europe after PDM in the US (around 1999-2000??).
Further to their retirement, i am told they were withdrawn from service in 2011, replaced by F-16C/D Block 40's.
So the 'Moth' may well be a replica (and a dodgy one at that)!
Would anyone have info on the final EAF F-4's transiting through Europe after PDM in the US (around 1999-2000??).
Further to their retirement, i am told they were withdrawn from service in 2011, replaced by F-16C/D Block 40's.
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Looks like a fantastic museum that is looking after the exhibits
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