F11 Museum

About the museum

F11 Museum at Skavsta Airport outside Nyköping was inaugurated on 15 October 1991, to the day 50 years after the wing's inauguration and eleven years after its closure. F 11 was the country's aerial reconnaissance wing, and the era lasted from 1941 to 1980. At the height of the wing more than 900 people worked here every day, and some 15,000 did their national service at F 11. Almost all modern aerial reconnaissance technology and tactics were developed in Nyköping during those years.

The museum's objects and exhibitions reflect the almost 40-year F 11 era. In the Flyghallen (Flight Hall) stand the reconnaissance aircraft Tunnan, Lansen and Draken, together with the forward fuselage of a Viggen, as well as civil aircraft, engines and much else. The annex in the Gula huset (Yellow House) holds rescue seats, air radars and reconnaissance cameras of all kinds. The country's only surviving mobile intelligence platoon, Undplut S 37, which was the hub of the 37 Viggen reconnaissance system, is also on show, as is an American spy balloon that landed on a frozen lake outside Nyköping. The museum also reflects the civil aviation history of the region.

The museum is run by Nyköpings Flyghistoriska Förening (NFF, the Nyköping Aviation History Association), and all the aircraft and simulators have been prepared by volunteers. Visitors can book flights in four simulators and follow the museum with a guide app with QR codes at the objects.

Highlights

• Reconnaissance aircraft S 29C Tunnan, S 32C Lansen and S 35E Draken
• The country's only surviving mobile intelligence platoon, Undplut S 37
• Four flight simulators: JAS 39 Gripen, SF 37 Viggen, SK 60 and Piper/Fire Boss
• Forward fuselage of a Viggen and an American spy balloon
• Guide app with QR codes and films about F 11 in the Cold War

Permanent exhibitions

• Flyghallen – Three Cold War reconnaissance aircraft, the Tunnan, Lansen and Draken, the forward fuselage of a Viggen, civil aircraft, engines and a spy balloon.
• Undpluton S 37 – The country's only surviving mobile intelligence platoon, which was the hub of the 37 Viggen reconnaissance system; shown on a guided tour.
• Annexet – Smaller equipment such as rescue seats, air radars and reconnaissance cameras of various kinds.

Founded

1991

Operated by

Nyköpings Flyghistoriska Förening (NFF)

Admission & discounts

Free admission: Admission is free on Tuesdays.

Free admission for members of NFF. Flight passes in the simulators are booked on the museum's website.

Accessibility

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

The museum describes the exhibitions as interesting for both children and adults; during the days open in school holidays, reduced prices for young people are offered.

Getting there & parking

From the E4, follow the signs towards road 52 and Stockholm Skavsta Airport, and then the signs to F11 Museum.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

A café corner with simpler fika and a museum shop with books, models, posters and souvenirs.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

The café corner can be rented for parties and corporate events; a large TV and sound system is available, and catering can be arranged.

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