A remarkable aviation museum is nestled on the side of Milan’s Malpensa airport.
The name comes from the Italian word “vola” – flying. Its name comes from the Italian “vola” – flying. In practice, the museum is called “Land of Flight”.
It is located in the historic hangars and on the sites of the once famous Caproni company, one of the pioneers of global aircraft manufacturing, and was opened to the public only recently.
A full-size mock-up of the Italian Yak-130, the Aermacchi M-346 Master, greets you at the entrance to the museum.
The exhibit is quite large and includes fifty vehicles, both well-known and unique.
The Italians are very proud of their aviation history, the fact that they were at the forefront when aviation was in its infancy. Many stands, models and several full-scale models are dedicated to the role of engineer Giovanni Caproni and the company he founded in 1908.
The museum houses the first Caproni-designed aeroplane, the Caproni Caproni Ca.1,
And also later, quite modern for its time machines.
One of the best-sellers of the Italian aviation industry – training aircraft SIAI-Marchetti SF-260TP.
The distinctive feature of the museum’s park is that a significant part of the exhibits is “embedded” in a certain environment. Yes, this is common in other museums, but to a lesser extent.
So why a “park” and not just a museum? Obviously, because of the significant size and functionality of the area designed for future pilots, engineers and designers.
This includes a “gym” with full-fledged flight simulators, indoor and outdoor themed children’s playgrounds, an exhibition of aircraft models with more than 1,200 scale replicas of aircraft.
There is also a special zone for corporate parties and a picnic area. Cafés and bistros are at your service.
The museum is open all days except Monday and 23, 24, 25 December.
