Karhulan ilmailukerho Aviation Museum, Aviation museum at Kymi Airfield, Kotka, Finland
Karhulan ilmailukerho Aviation Museum is an aviation museum at Kymi Airfield in Kotka housing about 20 aircraft in a hangar. The collection features planes from different periods, including some that remain in working condition.
The museum's collection began in 1992 when the Finnish Air Force donated an aircraft for preservation. It has since grown into a repository of aviation history spanning multiple decades and aircraft types.
The collection reflects the aviation heritage of a fighter squadron that once operated from this airfield. The planes on display serve as reminders of the region's connection to military aviation during the 20th century.
The museum welcomes visitors during the warmer months, with extended hours available by appointment outside the regular season. It is best to check ahead to ensure access and to make the most of your visit.
The museum holds one of the world's rarest aircraft, a type that no longer exists elsewhere in the world. This exceptional plane draws attention from aviation enthusiasts and historians who study early aircraft development.
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