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Saqer-Aljazirah Aviation Museum

Riyadh

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Saqer-Aljazirah Aviation Museum

If you are an airplane enthusiast, this museum is your fit. Inside you will find one of the last Lockheed L A1011 Tristar planes and a guided tour can give you a cultural and historical background of the Royal Saudi Airforce.

Useful Information

  • Address: Saqr Al-Jazeera Aviation Museum, Riyadh
  • Phone: +966 1 492 2303

Do & See

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Read more
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