Located at Parkes Airport in a historic World War II RAAF hangar, the Parkes Aviation Museum showcases the region’s proud aviation heritage. Operated by the Historic Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS), the museum features an impressive collection of aircraft including a Bell AH-1 Huey Cobra, De Havilland Caribou, Convair 580, and the rare Lockheed Neptune under restoration. With exhibits highlighting Parkes’ role in military and civil aviation, and even a connection to former Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, this fascinating museum offers a memorable glimpse into Australia’s aviation history.
