Karhulan ilmailukerho Aviation Museum

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Karhulan ilmailukerho Aviation Museum

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.

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The museum is run by the Karhulan Ilmailukerho who is the guild association for Hävittäjälentolaivue 34.

Aircraft

A K-7 and a Bocian are currently being restored.

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Coordinates: 60°34′23″N26°53′36″E / 60.57306°N 26.89333°E / 60.57306; 26.89333


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