Flygarmonumentet, Bronze sculpture at Karlaplan, Stockholm, Sweden
Flygarmonumentet is a bronze sculpture at Karlaplan in Stockholm featuring an eagle with outstretched wings. The wings span approximately 7.5 meters, while the figure itself stands 1.85 meters tall on a granite and marble base.
The sculpture was created in 1931 by Carl Milles to honor Swedish aviation pioneers who died pursuing polar expeditions and early flight. It serves as a memorial to those who lost their lives during the risky ventures of the pioneering aviation era.
The base displays carved reliefs showing different moments of flight: mythological figures, hot air balloons, and early aircraft side by side. These images tell the story of how human ambition to fly evolved from ancient dreams into reality.
The monument sits near Karlaplan metro station, making it convenient to reach while exploring central Stockholm. The plaza provides ample space to view the sculpture from different angles and to get a full sense of its size.
A hidden chamber inside the monument originally held memorial medals honoring each deceased Swedish pilot. This personal way of remembering was maintained until the 1940s and remains a lesser-known detail of this memorial.
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