The SAAF Museum Satellite Ysterplaat is the second largest military aviation museum in South Africa. The Museum houses an interesting and varied collection of exhibits covering the full period of the SAAF's existence and it's operational activities as well military and civil aviation in the Cape. In addition to aircraft, weapons, engines, uniforms, etc, is a small display of Royal Flying Corps memorabilia. A gift shop selling books, models and posters is operated on weekdays and all profits are used to assist the Museum. Refreshments are available at the Astra Cafe adjoining the Museum complex, but food is not allowed in the display halls. Facilities for the handicapped include special parking and ramps, but restroom facilities are not available. The Library holds a large selection of aviation related books, refrences and research material, technical manuals, aviation related magazines, logbooks and photographs. These reference materials are available to serious researchers on weekdays from 09h00 to 16h00 by prior appointment. A copy service is not available. The actual Museum display aircraft are located inside the security area of the Base and tours are conducted on Saturday mornings. Please arrange beforehand if you wish to visit the aircraft at any other time