DAR ES SALAAM: Visitors to Tanzania's National Museum now have the unique opportunity to step closer to the country's political and diplomatic history by viewing the iconic Fokker F28-3000 (Registration: 5H-CCM)—the presidential aircraft that faithfully served Tanzania's Heads of State for more than four decades.
The historic aircraft, popularly known by its registration letters "Charlie Charlie Mike (CCM)," transported Tanzanian presidents on official domestic and international missions from 1978 to 2018, spanning from the administration of the nation's founding President, Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere, through successive governments, including the Fifth Phase Government under President Dr. John Pombe Magufuli.
For over 40 years, the aircraft played a significant role in supporting national leadership, carrying presidents to important diplomatic meetings, state visits, and development missions that helped strengthen Tanzania's relations across Africa and the international community.
Today, the aircraft has been preserved at the National Museum of Tanzania in Dar es Salaam as part of the country's national heritage. The exhibit offers visitors a rare chance to view the aircraft up close, explore its historic significance, and appreciate a remarkable chapter in Tanzania's journey of leadership, diplomacy, and nation-building.
Beyond wildlife safaris and beach holidays, Tanzania continues to showcase its rich cultural and historical attractions, encouraging both domestic and international visitors to discover the stories that have shaped the nation.
A visit to the National Museum provides an opportunity to experience this unique piece of history and gain deeper insight into Tanzania's remarkable legacy.
Why Visit?
- Discover one of Tanzania's most historic presidential aircraft.
- Learn about more than 40 years of national leadership and diplomacy.
- Explore one of Dar es Salaam's most important cultural and heritage attractions.
- Complement your Tanzania itinerary with an enriching historical experience.
Whether you're a history enthusiast, aviation lover, student, or traveller, the preserved Fokker F28-3000 stands as a powerful symbol of Tanzania's leadership, unity, and national heritage—waiting to be explored at the National Museum in Dar es Salaam.
