Airborne Troops Museum

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Santarém > Vila Nova da Barquinha > Tancos > Quartel de Tancos

Location:

The Airborne Troops Museum is located within the historic Tancos Barracks, a significant military area in the locality of Tancos. This area, part of the municipality of Vila Nova da Barquinha, has a strong connection to Portuguese military history and aviation activity, and is situated near the Tagus River.

Its location within a military unit lends it a particular atmosphere, linked to the discipline and legacy of the Armed Forces.

History and Memory:

This cultural space is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich history of the Portuguese Paratrooper Troops. It serves as a permanent reference point to the journey and evolution of these special forces over time.

The museum collects and presents elements that bear witness to the contribution and identity of these troops, keeping their memory alive.

What to Find:

Inside the museum, visitors can observe different aspects related to the history and activities of the airborne troops. The walls display photographs illustrating the technological evolution of parachutes and other related educational themes.

One of the central points of the collection are the Heraldic Standards and Guidons of the former Paratrooper Units, which are preserved here. These symbols represent the identity and legacy of each formation that was part of these elite troops, all of them being represented in the museum.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt