Friends of the South African Air Force Museum
FSAAFM Projects (Swartkop )
The FSAAFM Swartkop Branch currently has numerous ongoing projects. These include the long-term construction of a hangar to house the rebuild of a crashed Spitfire Mk IX and the construction of some small structures for use by the Friends at Swartkop.
The Swartkop branch is also home to some more active Special Interest Groups (SIG's) with dedicated projects.
Spitfire restoration project:
The Spitfire restoration project aims restore a Spitfire Mk IX that unfortunately crashed at an air show in May 2000 due to an engine failure. The FSAAFM has been tasked with managing the restoration project as well as generating funds so that this warbird can be restored to her former glory.
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More information available at https://spitfire-restoration.co.za/
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5518 in her glory days
Spitfire Restoration Banner
5518 in her glory days
Construction of roof structures:
The members of the FSAAFM in Pretoria have successfully erected three roof structures at the Swartkop branch of the museum. These include moving a carport from the northern side of the base where a larger roof structure constructed for eventual use by the Spitfire project. The carport was re-assembled next to the FSAAFM Clubhouse and this area is used exclusively for FSAAFM functions. A roof structure was also recently constructed over the existing roof of the FSAAFM kiosk located next to hangar 3.
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Completed structure providing shaded parking for FSAAFM members.
Construction well under-way of the Carport
Checking the edges for alignment.
Completed structure providing shaded parking for FSAAFM members.
Hangar cleaning/ monthly upkeep:
The FSAAFM cleans the hangars containing static displays before events and training days.
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