Chilean Air & Space Museum, Los Cerillos – Santiago

A Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-1 and a Fokker DR1 replica. While I was there a Bristol M1C Monoplane replica was pulled out of the hanger, put on a trailer and went off down the road (it’s now on display there).

Darren, what are the 2 biplanes in the picture with the Cornell ?

Thanks for the comments.

Ozplane, yes it is the ENAER Pilan. If the info is correct, the one on display is a Piper-built prototype.

As for the Hawk Major, it flew over the Andes and undertook the first commercial service to Patagonia – no mean feat!

This is the last batch of photos from this museum. Thanks for looking.

Very interesting: thanks

Really interesting stuff, many thanks. Notable how most of the first batch were British exports back when we had the capability. I bet the Miles guys in the UK would love to get their hands on the Hawk but I fancy the red locally built Cherokee “hotship” (was it called the Pillan ?)

The “750” Thunderbolt is a great sample of the WWII fighter.
All the restored aircraft look well cared for.
Thanks for sharing.

Very interesting shots!!

Thank you.

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Thanks for the comments. Here’s the second batch, 1 more to follow. I think I was there during a transition phase – many of the aircraft now have complete paint jobs and others no longer resemble wrecks.

The photo that got away was probably the most unique aircraft there. Unfortunately it was tucked away upstairs behind barriers and too far for a photo – a Chilean Air Force Druine D31 Turbulent!

As for Hunters Wiseman, there’s actually a third one on a pole a couple of hundred yards up the road at the entrance to the military air base.

A virtual visit is always welcome specially when there are Hunters involved.
Thank you.

Nice picture as Anna said. I think they should do something about the lighting in there though, like actually having some.

Nice pictures.