The museum houses a General Dynamics F-111C that saw operational service in the Royal Australian Air Force for over three decades.
The Evans Head airfield was originally commissioned as No. 1 Bombing and Gunnery School in 1941.
The site features a significant collection of WWI and WWII memorabilia recovered from the local region.
The F-111C on display was involved in the final RAAF F-111 retirement flight in 2010.
The museum grounds include a memorial dedicated to those who served at the RAAF Base Evans Head.
The Evans Head Heritage Aviation Museum is primarily distinguished by its display of a retired General Dynamics F-111C Aardvark strike aircraft, serial number A8-149. The museum is located on the site of the former RAAF Base Evans Head, which served as a significant bombing and gunnery training range during World War II. Its collection focuses on the history of the RAAF, featuring aircraft such as the UH-1 Iroquois helicopter and various historical aviation artifacts. The museum is housed in a purpose-built facility designed to preserve large-scale military assets in a coastal environment. Visitors can explore displays detailing the strategic importance of the airfield during the Pacific War. The site remains a functional aerodrome, maintaining a connection between its historical legacy and modern aviation activities.
The nose-on angle of the F-111C inside the main hangar provides the most impressive scale for photography.
Check the official website for scheduled engine runs or special aircraft cockpit viewing days before visiting.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the hangar floor is concrete and large enough to require significant walking.
Bring a hat and sunscreen if you plan to walk around the exterior aircraft displays, as shade is limited outdoors.
Assuming all aircraft cockpits are open for entry; access is restricted to specific guided tours or supervised events.
Closed on certain public holidays and occasionally for private base events; check the website calendar before travelling.
Maintain a respectful distance from aircraft, do not touch sensitive cockpit displays, and follow all posted safety warnings around restricted equipment.
