The SAAF Museum at Swartkop is the largest military aviation museum in South Africa. The museum uses both chronological and subjective layouts to tell the exciting story of aviation development from the days of the Paterson Aviation School at Kimberley to modern-day jets. Exhibits include a variety of aircraft and missiles, as well as family-orientated and historically interesting aeronautical displays. All exhibits and displays are well identified to permit touring without guides. Photography is encouraged, although flash equipment will be required for most of the interior shots. A gift shop selling books, models and posters is operated by the Friends of the SAAF Museum and all profits are used to assist the Museum. Limited refreshments are available, but food is not allowed in the display halls. Facilities for the handicapped include special parking, ramps and restroom facilities. The Library holds a large selection of aviation related books, refrences and research material, technical manuals, aviation related magazines, logbooks and photographs.