{"id":3464,"date":"2016-02-28T16:21:59","date_gmt":"2016-02-28T14:21:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=3464"},"modified":"2025-07-06T20:27:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T18:27:31","slug":"f11-museet","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/f11-museet\/","title":{"rendered":"F11 Museet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>F11 Museet<\/strong>, located in <strong>Nyk\u00f6ping<\/strong>, Sweden, is a military aviation museum dedicated to the history of <strong>Sweden\u2019s Air Force<\/strong> (Flygvapnet) and the <strong>F11 Wing<\/strong>, which was one of the country\u2019s key air force bases. The museum highlights the role of <strong>F11<\/strong> in the Swedish military, its aircraft, and its significant contributions to the country\u2019s defense and aviation history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>F11 Museet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skavsta Flygplats<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">Flottiljv\u00e4gen 5<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>611 92 Nyk\u00f6ping<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/2015\/05\/30\/sweden\/\">Sweden<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.f11museum.se\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.f11museum.se<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>+46 703 89 90 63<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sundays 11:00 &#8211; 15:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuesdays 09:00 \u2013 12:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursdays 17:00 \u2013 20:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From june 24 to august 12 also Wednesdays 13:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guided tours for large groups by arrangement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Free admission<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gift shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sv-se.facebook.com\/pages\/F11-Museum\/302639789754432\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-922 noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/facebook.jpg\" alt=\"facebook\" class=\"wp-image-922\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"txt\">The airport is signposted from the E4, and local roads 52 and 53<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d132325.18125768178!2d16.766540575428504!3d58.787452854277475!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x465f2c6f2f7b0d3d%3A0x2d89bad7297f6059!2sF11%20Flygmuseum!5e0!3m2!1snl!2sus!4v1742583373468!5m2!1snl!2sus\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aircraft collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/f11-museet\/saab-sf37-viggen-front\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3465\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"180\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/SAAB-SF37-Viggen-front.jpg\" alt=\"SAAB SF37 Viggen (front)\" class=\"wp-image-3465\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>SE-TAT <br><p>51256\/56<\/p><p>29902\/B<\/p>29969\/M<br><p>32940\/40<\/p><p>35597<\/p><p>35916\/16<\/p><p>35959\/35<\/p><p>37958<\/p>(37903)<br><p>37961<\/p><p>61061\/61<\/p><\/td><td>Bergfalke glider <br><p>Piper FLP.51B Super Cub<\/p><p>SAAB S29C Tunnan<\/p><p>SAAB S29C Tunnan<\/p><p>SAAB S32C Lansen<\/p><p>SAAB J35F Draken\u00a0 (nose)<\/p><p>SAAB S35E Draken<\/p><p>SAAB S35E Draken<\/p><p>SAAB AJSF37 Viggen (front)<\/p>Saab AJSH37 Viggen (cockpit)<br><p>SAAB SF37 Viggen (front)<\/p><p>Scottish Aviation Sk61C Bulldog<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Highlights of F11 Museet:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Focus on F11 Wing<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>F11 Wing<\/strong> was based in <strong>Nyk\u00f6ping<\/strong> from 1949 to 2005 and played a major role in Sweden\u2019s air defense during the <strong>Cold War<\/strong> era. The museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of this base and its involvement in Sweden&#8217;s defense strategy. Exhibits explore the base\u2019s operations, its significance in the Swedish Air Force, and its role in securing Swedish airspace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aircraft Collection<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>F11 Museet houses a remarkable collection of <strong>military aircraft<\/strong> that were used by the Swedish Air Force, particularly at F11. These include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Saab 29 Tunnan<\/strong>: One of the first <strong>Swedish-built jet fighters<\/strong>, notable for its <strong>classic design<\/strong> and contribution to Sweden\u2019s Cold War defense.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saab 35 Draken<\/strong>: A <strong>delta-wing fighter<\/strong> that played a critical role during the Cold War and was known for its innovative design and exceptional performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saab 37 Viggen<\/strong>: A multi-role fighter aircraft used from the 1970s to the early 2000s, known for its <strong>vertical\/short take-off and landing<\/strong> (V\/STOL) capabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>J 32 Lansen<\/strong>: A Swedish <strong>jet aircraft<\/strong> used as both a <strong>fighter<\/strong> and <strong>attack bomber<\/strong>, which contributed to Sweden\u2019s air defense in the 1950s and 1960s.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cold War History<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>F11 Museet<\/strong> provides extensive information about the role of Sweden\u2019s Air Force during the <strong>Cold War<\/strong>, when F11 was one of the most strategically important airbases. Sweden remained neutral but still developed a robust and technologically advanced air defense system to protect its airspace from potential threats. The museum\u2019s exhibits focus on the aircraft, technologies, and operational strategies used by F11 during this period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Training and Operations at F11<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>F11 Museet explores the operational history of F11, including its role in <strong>pilot training<\/strong>, <strong>air defense<\/strong>, and <strong>military exercises<\/strong>. The base trained numerous pilots and was a hub for the Swedish Air Force\u2019s readiness to respond to any military threat. Visitors can learn about the daily operations and the high level of professionalism and skill required by those stationed at F11.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interactive Exhibits<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum offers <strong>interactive displays<\/strong> where visitors can experience some aspects of military aviation up close. For example, visitors can explore the inside of some of the aircraft on display, or use simulators to get a feel for flying a fighter jet. These interactive elements are designed to engage visitors and make the history of aviation more accessible and entertaining.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>F11 Museet, located in Nyk\u00f6ping, Sweden, is a military aviation museum dedicated to the history of Sweden\u2019s Air Force (Flygvapnet) and the F11 Wing, which&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3464","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3464","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3464"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3464\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36038,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3464\/revisions\/36038"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3464"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}