Clin d'Ailes Musée de l'aviation militaire de Payerne May 2026

The Clin d'Ailes Museum (Musée de l'Aviation Militaire de Payerne) is located alongside the runway at Payerne Air Base. Its immaculately presented exhibits are, however, quite challenging to photograph because of the limited space and closely packed displays, despite the excellent elevated walkway overlooking the main hall. At the far end of the museum are two aircraft that appear to form part of the collection but are, in fact, privately owned and not accessible to the public, although I did ask.

Left to right: De Havilland Vampire Mk.6 (J-1156). De Havilland Venom Mk.I (J-1584).

Left to right: De Havilland Vampire Mk.6 (J-1157).

Left to right: De Havilland Vampire Mk.55 (U-1211).

Left to right: Hawker Hunter T.68 (J-4203 registered HB-RVW).

Left to right: Hawker Hunter F.58 (J-4078).

Left to right: Dassault Mirage IIIRS (R-2117). Dassault Mirage IIIS (J-2301).

Left to right: Northrop F-5E Tiger II (J-3057). BAe Hawk Mk.51 (HW-310 painted as 'U-1271') ex Finnish Air Force.

Left to right: Pilatus PC-9 (C-411 c/n 223) Fliegerstaffel 24 and Zielflugstaffel 12. Sud Alouette III (V-282). Sud Aviation Alouette II (V-43).