{"id":3480,"date":"2016-02-28T17:09:53","date_gmt":"2016-02-28T15:09:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=3480"},"modified":"2025-03-21T21:46:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T19:46:08","slug":"soderhamnf15-flygmuseum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/soderhamnf15-flygmuseum\/","title":{"rendered":"S\u00f6derhamn \/ F15 Flygmuseum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>S\u00f6derhamn \/ F15 Flygmuseum<\/strong> is an aviation museum located in <strong>S\u00f6derhamn<\/strong>, in the <strong>G\u00e4vleborg County<\/strong> of central Sweden. This museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of <strong>F15 Wing<\/strong>, which was an important <strong>Swedish Air Force base<\/strong> in the region, known for its role in Sweden\u2019s <strong>military aviation<\/strong> and air defense. F15 was operational from the 1950s until it was decommissioned in 2005. The museum highlights the wing&#8217;s history, the aircraft that were stationed there, and the role of <strong>Swedish air defense<\/strong> throughout the Cold War and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>S\u00f6derhamn \/ F15 Flygmuseum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">Byggnad 81 Flygstaden<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">826 70 S\u00f6derhamn<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/2015\/05\/30\/sweden\/\">Sweden<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.soderhamnflygmuseum.se\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.soderhamnflygmuseum.se<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:f15flygmuseum@hotmail.com\">f15flygmuseum@hotmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"txt\">+46 270 142 84<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>September &#8211; May<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Daily 10:00 &#8211; 15:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursday 10:00 &#8211; 20:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>June &#8211; August<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> daily 10:00 &#8211; 16:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Closed New Year&#8217;s Weekend , Twelfth Weekend , Easter Weekend , Midsummer , Christmas Time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Admission fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gift shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/F-15-Flygmuseum\/1568311943425094\" 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><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d245483.36943448716!2d16.806828950382666!3d61.26996456096702!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x4666cc86428dade7%3A0xcea3d0b5abae6c14!2sS%C3%B6derhamn%2FF15+Flygmuseum!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1456672148546\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\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\/soderhamnf15-flygmuseum\/soderhamn-f15-flygmuseum\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3481\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"185\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/S\u00f6derhamn-F15-Flygmuseum.jpg\" alt=\"S\u00f6derhamn F15 Flygmuseum\" class=\"wp-image-3481\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>03423\/93<br><p>28391\/I<\/p><br><p>61015\/15<\/p><br><p>21311\/A<\/p><br><p>29666\/T<\/p><br><p>32085\/H<\/p><br><p>32530\/14<\/p><br>35496\/32<br><p>37009\/09<\/p><br><p>37056\/16<\/p><br><p>37081<\/p><br><p>37805\/65<\/p><br><p>50006\/83<\/p><br><p>SE-KVZ\/79<\/p><br><p>60145\/145<\/p><br><p>61015\/15<\/p><\/td><td>Agusta Bell Hkp3B<br><p>de Havilland J28B Vampire<\/p><br><p>North American Sk16A Texan<\/p><br><p>SAAB J21A-3<\/p><br><p>SAAB J29F Tunnan<\/p><br><p>SAAB A32A Lansen<\/p><br><p>SAAB J32E Lansen<\/p><br>SAAB J-35F Draken<br><p>SAAB AJ37 Viggen<\/p><br><p>SAAB AJS37 Viggen<\/p><br><p>SAAB AJS37 Viggen<\/p><br><p>SAAB Sk37 Viggen<\/p><br><p>SAAB Sk50 Safir<\/p><br><p>SAAB Sk50 Safir<\/p><br><p>SAAB Sk60E MT<\/p><br><p>Scottish Aviation Sk61A Bulldog<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Highlights of S\u00f6derhamn \/ F15 Flygmuseum:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>F15 Wing History<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum is primarily dedicated to the history of <strong>F15 Wing<\/strong>, which was located at <strong>S\u00f6derhamn Air Base<\/strong> (S\u00f6derhamn\u2019s military airfield).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Established in <strong>1957<\/strong>, F15 played a critical role in Sweden&#8217;s <strong>air defense<\/strong> during the Cold War and later. The base hosted various aircraft and played an important part in defending Swedish airspace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The museum chronicles the development of the air base, its strategic importance, and how it contributed to Swedish defense during critical periods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aircraft Collection<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>F15 Flygmuseum<\/strong> features a variety of <strong>military aircraft<\/strong> that were stationed at F15 Wing over the years. Notable aircraft in the museum\u2019s collection include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Saab 35 Draken<\/strong>: A supersonic jet fighter that was an integral part of Sweden\u2019s air defense during the Cold War. The Draken was known for its <strong>delta-wing<\/strong> design and was used by the Swedish Air Force from the 1950s until the 1980s.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saab 37 Viggen<\/strong>: A versatile multi-role fighter and attack aircraft, the Viggen was designed for <strong>vertical take-off and landing (V\/STOL)<\/strong> and was used from the 1970s into the early 2000s.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saab J 32 Lansen<\/strong>: A multi-role fighter aircraft used in the 1950s and 1960s, including for <strong>ground attack<\/strong> missions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other <strong>military jets<\/strong> and supporting aircraft that were used at F15 Air Base, highlighting the aircraft types used for <strong>air defense<\/strong>, <strong>interception<\/strong>, and <strong>surveillance<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cold War and Air Defense<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum emphasizes Sweden&#8217;s <strong>Cold War-era defense strategy<\/strong>, during which <strong>F15 Wing<\/strong> was a key player in maintaining Swedish airspace security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The exhibits explore Sweden&#8217;s <strong>neutrality<\/strong> during the Cold War and the country\u2019s focus on building a strong defense force to deter any potential threats from the East (Soviet Union) while maintaining a policy of non-alignment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The museum provides historical context about Sweden&#8217;s role in air defense and how <strong>F15 Wing<\/strong> contributed to maintaining the balance of power during this tense period in history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pilot and Crew Training<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum highlights the training of pilots and air crew stationed at F15 Wing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exhibits show the importance of training, with a focus on how <strong>F15 Wing<\/strong> prepared its pilots for high-intensity operations, aerial combat, and missions related to air defense.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The museum also provides insight into the <strong>technology<\/strong> and <strong>tactics<\/strong> used to operate the advanced aircraft stationed at F15.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Educational and Interactive Exhibits<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>F15 Flygmuseum features a variety of exhibits that offer educational experiences about Sweden&#8217;s air defense, the aircraft used at F15 Wing, and the technological developments that shaped Swedish aviation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some exhibits allow visitors to <strong>interact with aircraft parts<\/strong>, and there are opportunities to see inside the <strong>cockpits<\/strong> of some aircraft, providing a hands-on experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The museum offers detailed <strong>model displays<\/strong>, <strong>historical photographs<\/strong>, and <strong>documentation<\/strong> of the base&#8217;s operations, enriching visitors&#8217; understanding of F15&#8217;s role in Sweden&#8217;s defense history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preservation and Restoration<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum is dedicated to the <strong>preservation<\/strong> and <strong>restoration<\/strong> of aircraft and other artifacts related to <strong>F15 Wing<\/strong>. Visitors can see aircraft being maintained and restored, which offers a behind-the-scenes look at the efforts required to keep these historic pieces in good condition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Volunteers and aviation enthusiasts actively work to preserve the <strong>historical aircraft<\/strong> in the collection, ensuring that these important pieces of Swedish aviation history are available for future generations to enjoy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aircraft Maintenance and Display<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The F15 Flygmuseum displays a number of <strong>retired aircraft<\/strong> that are in remarkable condition, showcasing both <strong>military and technical aspects<\/strong> of the aircraft. There are also sections that explain the maintenance and operational challenges faced by the Swedish Air Force.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The aircraft in the collection are often shown in a way that allows visitors to learn about the design and technology behind them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>S\u00f6derhamn \/ F15 Flygmuseum is an aviation museum located in S\u00f6derhamn, in the G\u00e4vleborg County of central Sweden. 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