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Karhulan Ilmailukerhon Aviation Museum is a museum specialized in aircraft, located at Kymi Airfield in Kotka, Finland. The museum opened in 1992. A new 600 m2 display hall was opened in 1995.
The museum is run by the Karhulan Ilmailukerho who is the guild association for Hävittäjälentolaivue 34.
A K-7 and a Bocian are currently being restored.
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