Päijänne Tavastia Aviation Museum
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Päijänne Tavastia Aviation Museum is an aviation museum in Asikkala
, near Lahti
, Finland
. It opened in its current form on 19 May 2006. The museum was known for a long time as Vesivehmaan varastohalli (the Vesivehmaa storage hall).
The museum displays mainly aircraft of the Finnish Air Force
. In 1948, the Finnish Air Force began separating and storing some of the aircraft that had been taken out of service. The aircraft were stored in hangar 4 on former WWII air force base of Vesivehmaa (presently known as Lahti-Vesivehmaa airport, EFLA). They also had a large number of older aircraft in storage. By the end of the 1940s, many of the WWII-era aircraft were sold as scrap. During the late 70's the aircraft were moved to their current location in hangar 1.
The museum is run by "Lahden ilmasilta" (LIS), a guild association, which was founded on 15 November 1962. The association wanted to preserve the aircraft that remained, which numbered about 20. The museum has about 2,000 visitors per year.
Finnish Air Force aircraft, which have not been restored
Civil aircraft, which have not been restored
Asikkala
Asikkala is a municipality of Finland. Its seat is in Vääksy.It is located in the province of Southern Finland and is part of the Päijänne Tavastia region. The municipality has a population of and covers an area of of which is water...
, near Lahti
Lahti
Lahti is a city and municipality in Finland.Lahti is the capital of the Päijänne Tavastia region. It is situated on a bay at the southern end of lake Vesijärvi about north-east of the capital Helsinki...
, Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
. It opened in its current form on 19 May 2006. The museum was known for a long time as Vesivehmaan varastohalli (the Vesivehmaa storage hall).
The museum displays mainly aircraft of the Finnish Air Force
Finnish Air Force
The Finnish Air Force is one of the branches of the Finnish Defence Forces. Its peacetime tasks are airspace surveillance, identification flights, and production of readiness formations for wartime conditions...
. In 1948, the Finnish Air Force began separating and storing some of the aircraft that had been taken out of service. The aircraft were stored in hangar 4 on former WWII air force base of Vesivehmaa (presently known as Lahti-Vesivehmaa airport, EFLA). They also had a large number of older aircraft in storage. By the end of the 1940s, many of the WWII-era aircraft were sold as scrap. During the late 70's the aircraft were moved to their current location in hangar 1.
The museum is run by "Lahden ilmasilta" (LIS), a guild association, which was founded on 15 November 1962. The association wanted to preserve the aircraft that remained, which numbered about 20. The museum has about 2,000 visitors per year.
On display
Former aircraft of the Finnish Air Force- Blackburn RiponBlackburn Ripon-See also:-External links:* in Flight...
IIF – the only complete Ripon left - Folland GnatFolland GnatThe Folland Gnat was a small, swept-wing British subsonic jet trainer and light fighter aircraft developed by Folland Aircraft for the Royal Air Force, and flown extensively by the Indian Air Force....
Mk.1 - Fouga MagisterFouga MagisterThe Fouga Magister is a 1950s French two-seat jet trainer. The related CM.175 Zéphyr was a carrier-capable version for the French Navy....
CM 170 - MiG-15 UTI
- MiG-21bis
- Mil Mi-8Mil Mi-8The Mil Mi-8 is a medium twin-turbine transport helicopter that can also act as a gunship. The Mi-8 is the world's most-produced helicopter, and is used by over 50 countries. Russia is the largest operator of the Mi-8/Mi-17 helicopter....
P - Saab 35 Draken
Finnish Air Force aircraft, which have not been restored
- Aero A-32
- Caudron C.59Caudron C.59The Caudron C.59 was a French, two-seat biplane with a single engine and a canvas-covered fuselage. The French aircraft manufacturer Caudron made this aircraft between 1922-1924...
- Caudron-Renault CR.714Caudron C.714-See also:-References:NotesBibliography* Belcarz, Bartłomiej. GC 1/145 in France 1940. Sandomierz, Poland/Redbourn, UK: Mushroom Model Publications, 2002. ISBN 83-917178-1-X....
- Vampire Mk.55De Havilland VampireThe de Havilland DH.100 Vampire was a British jet-engine fighter commissioned by the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. Following the Gloster Meteor, it was the second jet fighter to enter service with the RAF. Although it arrived too late to see combat during the war, the Vampire served...
- I.V.L. D.26 Haukka I
- VL E.30 Kotka IIVL E.30 Kotka IIVL E.30 Kotka was a Finnish two-seat, biplane maritime patrol aircraft, designed by Kurt Berger at the State Aircraft Factory . It was meant to replace the Blackburn Ripons that were in service with the Finnish Air Force....
Civil aircraft, which have not been restored
- I.V.L. K.1 KurkiIVL K.1 Kurki-Sources:* Hallinportti Aviation museum: I.V.L. D.26 Haukka I ja D.27 Haukka II" brochure, summer 2005.-See also:...
- Republic RC-3 SeabeeRepublic RC-3 SeabeeThe Republic RC-3 Seabee is an all-metal amphibious sports aircraft designed by Percival Spencer and manufactured by the Republic Aircraft Corporation.-Design and development:...
- Kassel 12A