Queensland Air Museum

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  • General Access
  • Communication
  • Vision
  • Hearing
  • Physical - Mobility
  • Physical - Wheelchair
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  • A substantial grey industrial structure is positioned behind a well-kept grass field. Near the centre and closer to the front, a smaller building with a domed metal roof displays a sign and a mounted propeller. An Australian flag, among other flags, flies on a pole to the right of this building. A neatly manicured grass area stretches in the foreground, with clear paths leading to the buildings.
  • On the left, a large industrial building with open sides reveals parked vehicles and equipment inside, amidst a well-kept grassy area. On the right, a similar-sized industrial building is partly obscured by dense foliage, with a white building in the centre background. The foreground displays a wide asphalt road, bordered by delineated driveways leading to both buildings. The grass is uniformly green and a small sign is placed on the right lawn.
  • To the left is a large, dome-shaped metallic building with a corrugated surface, next to which a black SUV is parked. To the right, there is a grassy area dotted with trees and small signposts. In the foreground, a concrete path runs centrally, leading to a gravel driveway. The area around the building is covered with grass and gravel, with trees also visible.
  • A closer view reveals a large, dome-shaped metallic building with a corrugated surface to the left. To the right, there's a grassy area with trees, small signposts, and a picnic table. In the foreground, a concrete path runs centrally, leading to a gravel driveway. The vicinity of the building is covered with grass and gravel, and trees are also visible. Directional signage is affixed to the side of the building.
  • A corrugated metal building is on the left, featuring several signs near its entrance, including a "Museum Entrance" sign. On the right, there is a wooden picnic table under a metal-roofed shelter. In the background, daylight reveals a grassy area with trees and additional signage. The ground consists of a concrete path leading towards the building entrance and extending towards the picnic table.
  • A corrugated metal wall displays several signs, including yellow notices for visitors and parents, and a blue one detailing the Queensland Air Museum's opening hours and wheelchair access. In the centre, an open door reveals additional signage, including a yellow and blue sign for volunteers, and offers a view into the building. The floor is concrete, and the ceiling features exposed beams with fluorescent lights.
  • On the left, a picnic table sits under a corrugated roof. Next to it is a white corrugated metal building with a domed roof and a corrugated facade. Above the entrance, a sign reads "Queensland Air Museum." A brick path leads from the grassy foreground to the entrance, where two additional signs are located. Both the building and the gazebo are situated on a grassy area, with trees visible to the far left.
  • On the left, a reception counter features a welcome sign, informational brochures, and aviation merchandise. A person stands behind the counter in front of a wall decorated with posters and a large circular sign. On the right, various large aircraft models and exhibits are displayed, with a black aircraft in a prominent position. The floor is grey concrete, and the ceiling is metallic with geometric structures, along with several aircraft models suspended above.
  • Shelves on both sides are stocked with model kits, toys, and collectibles. The left side displays red and blue model boxes, while the right features white cubby-style shelves with assorted figurines, mugs, and hats. The floor is light grey, and the wooden ceiling has overhead lights and a model aeroplane. In the background, framed pictures and additional items are visible. The metallic ceiling suspends several aeroplane models, and the floor is covered with grey tiles.
  • On the left, posters and information boards adorn the wall, beside an entrance with glass doors and a flatscreen showing images. To the right, a customer service desk features a computer terminal and informational signage. Display shelves and merchandise are visible inside. The floor is a polished grey surface, and the high ceiling is decorated. Additionally, chairs and aviation-themed posters are on the right, with a model aeroplane suspended overhead.
  • On the left, there is a retail area with shelves displaying various items, clothing racks, and a counter with brochures and merchandise. On the right, there is a large aviation-themed display with a prominent biplane suspended from the ceiling. In the background, walls decorated with aviation posters, memorabilia, and information panels. The foreground features a grey concrete floor and a high, corrugated metal ceiling with additional model planes hanging from it.
  • On the left, there is a display case filled with various memorabilia and a small information kiosk. Above it hangs the front section of an aircraft. In the centre, there is a black and silver aircraft surrounded by safety barriers, with a metal staircase with handrails providing access to its cockpit. In the background, on the right, additional aircraft parts and displays are visible. The floor is concrete, and the ceiling is an arched, ribbed structure made of metal.
  • On the left, there is a staircase leading to an upper level and a row of display cases. Behind the caution tape, there are red seats attached to some machinery. On the right, there is an enclosed exhibit with various items and informational posters. In the background, there is another exhibit and signage about the Battle of Vietnam. The floor is polished concrete, and the ceiling is high with exposed beams and a combination of skylights and panels.
  • On the left, a dark blue sign stating "The Pathfinder Force" is next to a white door with a small window and another sign. A blue chair and a small desk rest against the wall. On the right, a green and brown military aircraft is encircled by display boards and rope bollards. In the background, various exhibits and information panels are visible. The floor is grey concrete, and the ceiling features a corrugated metal design with overhead lighting.
  • On the left, there is a large aircraft with its wing extending overhead, and yellow barriers along the walk path. Beneath the wing, there are various machines and equipment. On the right, there is an interactive exhibit for kids with colourful graphics and control panels. In the background, the space opens to more displays and information boards. The floor is concrete, and the ceiling is curved with visible ribbed metal panels and lighting fixtures.
  • On the left, a light green building features a "Toilet" sign with an arrow pointing downwards. In the centre, a passage with a corrugated overhead sheet leads to an aircraft exhibit, marked by an "Entry" sign above. On the right, a military helicopter is displayed, its rotor blade visible, on a gravel surface. The foreground consists of gravel, grass, and a concrete pathway, while the ceiling is made of corrugated metal with exposed beams.
  • On the left, there is an area of grass with two parked aircraft. An information board and two bins, one yellow and one black, stand on concrete, against a white wall featuring an illustrated poster. The right side shows a white cubicle-like structure with a louvred window and a door. The foreground has a mix of concrete and grassy areas; the floor inside is light grey. The background includes a large green wall and metallic cladding on the building, with structural beams visible.
  • An accessible bathroom includes a toilet with hand grabs in the corner. To the left wall, a tissue dispenser, hand dryer, sink, and liquid soap dispenser are mounted. A louvre window is central. The floor is tiled in grey, while the walls and ceiling are painted cream. A black rubbish bin and a reminder poster are also visible.
  • On the left, an area of grass hosts two parked aircraft. An information board and two bins, one yellow and one black, are positioned on concrete against a white wall with an illustrated poster. The right features a white cubicle-like structure with a louvred window and door. The foreground is a mix of concrete and grass; the interior floor is light grey. The background shows a large green wall and a building with metallic cladding, with structural beams visible.
  • Under a large metal hangar with a corrugated ceiling, several historical aircraft are parked in the background. On the left, there are jet aircraft with distinctive military markings. On the right, more aircraft are visible, one with an orange tail. In the foreground, numerous tables and colourful chairs are arranged on a grey concrete floor, suggesting a dining or event area. The open sides of the hangar reveal trees and greenery outside.
  • A large open hangar with a corrugated metal ceiling and a concrete floor. In the foreground, there are numerous tables with brightly coloured chairs in purple, green, and white. On the left, vintage aircraft are displayed, including a plane with the number 12. On the right, more vintage aircraft are exhibited. In the background, more aircraft are suspended from the ceiling. The far end of the hangar reveals additional planes and vehicles.
  • Several aircraft are parked under a large, open-sided hangar with a corrugated metal roof. Wooden picnic tables and benches are placed on a nearby grassy area. To the right, additional aircraft are under the hangar, with an open, paved area extending to the foreground. The hangar has a metal roof supported by metal beams and a concrete floor. In the background, more hangars and aircraft are visible. The ground comprises grass and gravel surfaces transitioning to a paved path.
  • A blue and white aircraft is centred beneath a large metal hangar. To the left, a large red and white aircraft stairway with "QANTAS" railings is surrounded by industrial tools and equipment. To the right, additional machinery and various aeroplane components are visible, along with part of another aircraft. The floor is concrete, edged with grass in the immediate foreground. The ceiling is made of corrugated metal panels with overhead lighting. Grass covers the foreground.
  • On the left, there are several smaller aeroplanes with white and blue markings. On the right, a large, grey aircraft with four propellers is on display. The foreground consists of a gravel path leading to a grassy area where the planes are positioned. Several other aircraft can be seen scattered in the background, alongside trees and a building. The setting is an open-air plane exhibition area with clear visibility of each aircraft.
  • On the left, several aeroplanes with white and blue markings are displayed. On the right, a large grey military aircraft with four propellers is showcased. The entire area is carpeted with green grass. Additional aircraft, trees, and a building are visible in the background. The setting is an open-air plane exhibition area, with each aircraft clearly visible.
  • On the left, several aeroplanes with white and blue markings are on display. To the right, a large grey military aircraft with four propellers is featured. The entire area is covered in green grass. In the background, more aircraft, trees, and a building can be seen. A low, green building with a corrugated facade is also on the right.
  • On the left, there is a white aircraft resting on a grassy field. In the middle distance to the left, there is a yellow barrier with a sign attached to it. To the right, another aircraft with a mix of blue and white paint is positioned on the grass. The foreground consists of green grass, and a collection of various planes is visible in the background. Trees and buildings are further back.
  • A view from inside a hangar with the doors open. On the left, there are several parked aircraft, including one with 'BPA' written on its fuselage. In the middle, there is a concrete path leading to a grassy field with more aircraft in the background. On the right, an orange traffic cone stands near the doorway. The hangar floor is grey concrete with a ribbed mat and a yellow-black hazard strip at the entrance. The ceiling and rest of the hangar interior are not visible.
  • A grey golf cart with a white roof is situated on the left side. The golf cart has black seats and is parked on a concrete surface adjacent to a grassy area. Towards the right, a white aircraft with the registration number BP stands in front of a hangar. In the background, several more aircrafts are visible on display on the grass. The foreground includes a concrete path and the grass appears well-maintained.
  • A light-coloured aircraft marked with "BPA" on the left stands on a grassy area. To the right, a small golf cart labelled "Club Car" is parked on a concrete path. In the background, additional aircrafts are positioned on the grass. The foreground features grass with a drainage grill. A person stands near another aircraft on the far right, with the horizon lined with sparse trees. Green grass surrounds the area.
  • On the left, a golf cart is parked on a concrete path beside a beige, metallic building. In the centre and towards the background, multiple light aircraft are visible, some partially within a large open hangar. On the right, a white jet aeroplane marked "CPA" on its fuselage is positioned on green grass, supported by a metal railing. The foreground includes well-maintained grass and signage.
  • On the left, there is a missile displayed on a stand with various older aircraft positioned behind it. On the right, several small aircrafts are parked in a row, including a red and white aeroplane. In the background, additional aircraft are visible alongside a few hangars and some trees. The foreground features grass with a concrete pathway running through it.
  • A small airfield or airport with several small airplanes parked on a well-maintained grassy area. There is a large hangar in the background on the left side, partially open, with additional aircraft visible inside. The foreground features three airplanes, with two aircraft marked with the letters "BPA" prominently on their fuselages. A white low-set building accessible via small steps with handrails is partially visible on the left.
  • Several aircraft are arranged outdoors, with a large hangar extending horizontally across the background. On the left, various military-style helicopters and planes are positioned, with a paved walkway edged by grass leading to the hangar. On the right, the front of a white propeller airplane is visible, including the cockpit windows. The foreground features a well-kept grass lawn with shadows cast by the aircraft.
  • Aircraft hangar with several planes. On the left, a light grey aircraft cockpit with yellow railings around it. In the background, various aircraft with propellers, including green, red, and black ones, are arranged in rows. On the right, a yellow aircraft marked "ROUSEABOUT" is displayed prominently. The floor is concrete, and the ceiling is lined with metal beams and has several light fixtures. There are large airplane models mounted to the ceiling.
  • On the left, a vintage aircraft with a distinctive propeller is secured by yellow railings and an orange bollard, with a colourful biplane suspended overhead. In the centre, another classic aeroplane is parked behind yellow barriers, its identification code "VH-BVP" visible. The foreground shows a smooth, dark concrete floor. The ceiling features a metallic, corrugated structure with large beams and numerous suspended lights. A white wooden information desk is positioned on the right.
  • In the centre, two parked aircraft are visible: a light grey plane and a white plane marked "BPA." Adjacent to these, a white plane with a yellow tail is prominently positioned. On the right, a large open hangar houses additional aircraft and a blue helicopter marked "211." The foreground consists of a grassy field with a curving concrete walkway. The background includes several buildings and hangars, featuring a mix of metal and grey corrugated materials.
  • On the left, there is a sleek, white aircraft with the markings "BPA" visible on the side. In the middle and background, multiple aircraft are parked on a grassy area, with a large open hangar visible behind them. The right side features a smaller grey aircraft with blue and red stripes. The ground is covered with grass and a winding concrete pathway, while no visible ceiling is present.
  • On the left, a silver and white aircraft with logos and registration numbers is parked on grass, with a large arched hangar in the background and several smaller buildings nearby. On the right, another aircraft with blue and white markings is partially inside an open hangar, alongside a blue and white helicopter. The foreground features a concrete pathway curving through the green grass.
  • On the left, there is a white aircraft with "BPA" written on the side, its wings stretching out. On the right, another aircraft, predominantly white with blue and red stripes and a visible tail fin, is parked. The ground is covered with grass, and a narrow concrete path winds through the area. In the background, several more aircraft are parked, and a large hangar with an open front is visible, housing additional planes.
  • In the middle, several vintage aircraft are parked on a grassy field, each with distinct markings and colours. One has a prominent yellow nose and another features a large "B" on its tail. To the right, a shed and additional aircraft are visible, including one with a silver body. Trees line the background, and the grass underneath is green and well-kept, with patches of bare earth.
  • A large yellow and black sign at the entrance reads: "NOTICE TO OUR VISITORS - CONDITIONS OF ENTRY", detailing the conditions. The sign is affixed to a white metal wall with a corrugated back.
  • Signage at the entrance of the Queensland Air Museum. On the left side, there is a sign detailing the entry fees. Both signs are mounted on the exterior wall of a building, likely near the entrance door to the museum.
  • Entrance to the facility. Several signs providing information and instructions are affixed to a white wooden door left open. The overall setup suggests the entrance to a regulated public facility, likely prioritizing safety and compliance with specific rules. Green grass fills the backdrop.
  • This poster by the Queensland Air Museum details the General Dynamics F-111C A8-129, highlighting its development for the RAAF, features like swing-wing design and afterburning engines, and its 37-year service. It includes images of the aircraft in flight, specifications such as a crew of 2, a max speed of Mach 2.5, and a range of 3,565 mi. The poster notes the aircraft's retirement in 2010 and its induction into the museum.
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GENERAL ACCESS

• Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints and discussing feedback regarding accessibility issues/barriers.
• Accept the Companion Card
• Employ people with disability
• Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
• Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
• Have a place to store mobility and/or medical equipment (eg beach wheelchair, hoist, oxygen).
• Provide a detailed map (‘Mobility Map’) of your facility, which includes accessible features and identifies any existing access barriers.

COMMUNICATION

• Provide clear, concise internal and external directional signage throughout your facility.

VISION

• Provide digital communication materials (hard copy information is also available on line)
• Use easy read fonts in our signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial)
• Have handrails on all our stairways
• Have Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire)
• Have effective lighting throughout facility.

HEARING

• Have volume controlled phones

PHYSICAL - MOBILITY

• Have grab rails in the bathroom
• Provide seating in common areas including reception area. Seating provided is a variety/range and include some with back rests and arm rests.

PHYSICAL - WHEELCHAIR

• Have step free outdoor pathways
• Provide easy, step-free pathways (clear of obstructions) to all indoor and outdoor areas (includes picnic areas, barbecues and indoor and outdoor areas
• Have step free access to into our business premise
• Have step free access to the conference or function room
• Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
• Have wheelchair access to amusements and activities
• Have a wheelchair/scooter charging station (power point) in an accessible location
• Provide portable ramps
• Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed
• Have wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc)
• Have a wheelchair accessible toilet
• Have a wheelchair accessible shower and change room
• Have clear space between furniture and exhibits for a person to manoeuvre a mobility aid