Training Air Wing, Air force academy in Kauhava, Finland.
Training Air Wing was a military flight academy operating from Kauhava Airport, providing instruction in aircraft operation and aviation support roles. The facility housed classrooms, maintenance hangars, and simulation equipment for pilot and technical staff training.
The institution began in 1918 on the island of Santahamina in Helsinki and relocated to Kauhava in the 1930s to expand its training operations. The move marked a major expansion of Finland's military aviation education capabilities.
The site holds status as a Cultural Heritage Site of National Significance, marking Finland's historical investment in military aviation. The buildings and grounds reflect this heritage through their design and layout.
The facility is no longer in active aviation operation and can be viewed from the outside as a historical site. The buildings and grounds are publicly visible and offer insight into the layout of former military aviation infrastructure.
Operations relocated entirely to Tikkakoski in 2014, after which the historic buildings found new purposes serving different functions. The site demonstrates how military aviation infrastructure adapts when no longer needed for its original role.
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