 The museum also features additional displays, including Cold War-era American espionage equipment, weapons, instruments, uniforms, artwork, and a library containing books, films, and photos is also accessible to visitors.The Central Air Force Museum is located on the grounds of the Gagarin Air Force Academy on the site of the former Monino Airfield, east of Moscow.The origins of the museum go back to 1940 when the village of Monino was selected to be the location of the Gagarin Air Force Academy.