The F11 Museum was inaugurated on the 15 October 1991, fifty years to the day after the air wing itself was inaugurated in 1941, and ten years after its closure in 1980. The Museum's pictures and exhibits reflect the almost 40-year-long F 11 era. F 11 was the country's only pure reconnaissance wing and the bulk of modern reconnaissance technology and tactics was developed here. During the wing's heyday 900 or so people served here, and over the years more than 15,000 young men did their national service with F 11.
Following the formation of the Nyköping Aviation Association, more and more items have reached the museum from other activityin the region.
The friendly atmosphere at the F11 Museum has been praised by many. From the Museum, which is the highest point of the area, there is a fine view over Stockholm Skavsta Airport.
One of the Museum's aims is to provide snapshots of everyday life from the whole of the F 11 era: the various planes, the intelligence service, the work of the mechanics, life off duty, the sickbay, sport, the smart uniforms worn over the years, and last, but not least, overalls for both fliers and groundstaff.
As more items come in from other activity in the region, these will also be put on show.
The body responsible for the F11 Museum is the Nyköping Aviation Association. The Association is open for anyone to join for an annual subscription of SEK 200 (under 18s SEK 100).
The F11 Museum is run by volunteers and exists only thanks to generous sponsorship and donations. The Museum is run, maintained and developed by a steadfast team of talented enthusiasts. The attractive S 32C is the result of 4000 hours of voluntary work by the talented group of mechanics.
Our little shop sells literature about planes and other items, such as our attractive pictures of Spitfires and S 18s.
Welcome Tuesdays 09–12, Sundays 11-16.
Guided tours for groups by previous arrangement.
Admission 80 SEK
For pre-booked group visits, 80 SEK /person with a minimum charge of 1 500 SEK.
Children under 15 year and NFF members free.
The airport is signposted from the E4, and local roads 52 and 53.
Free parking.
The F11 Museum is owned by Nyköping Aviation Association (NFF).
Tel: Museum: +46-70 389 90 63
Tel: Group Bookings: +46-70 262 14 10
e-mail: info(at)f11museum.se
Website: https://www.f11museum.se/
Air reconnaissance consists of various activities: photography, radar, interpreting images, etc. Technological progress, from hand-held cameras with glass slides to modern, fixed, automatic cameras, is clearly illustrated at the Museum. You can try your own hand at interpreting images using a stereoscope. Our intelligence platoon will give you an insight into modern air reconnaissance and image interpretation with IT support.
The last reconnaissance plane used by F 11 was the S 35E Draken ("The Dragon"). The S 35 was first used by F 11 in 1965 and flew for the last time in 1979. An S 35 Draken is still on view today at the Museum, together with an S 32 Lansen (”The Lance”) and an S 29 Tunnan (The ”Barrel”). Other planes are SK 61 Bulldog (Beagle/Scottish Aviation) and a Piper PA18 Super Cub from the army, SF 37 Viggen (the front part), the glider Bergfalke and a small homebuilt plane.
The S 16 Caproni was the wing's first reconnaissance aircraft. The plane had its faults, which were remedied, after which the plane played an exceptional role in Sweden's defence during the war years 1942-45. In addition to the engine and other aircraft components, the Museum's fine model collection has an S 16.
F 11 was the only Swedish wing to have Spitfires, famous from the Battle of Britain. F 11 had fifty S 31s from 1948 to 1955. The development of modern reconnaissance aircraft began with the S 31. The plan's imposing propeller, 3.18 meters in diameter, has been sited on the north wall of the hangar.
The attractive S 32C is the result of 4000 hours of voluntary work by the talented group of mechanics.