News Item: : Norwegian Armed Forces Aircraft Collection
(Category: Museums)
Posted by John-Arild
Sunday 23 March 2008 - 15:46:42
The Norwegian Armed Forces Aircraft Collection is housed in a beautiful, modern building southwest of Gardermoen airport Oslo. The collection consists of more thn 30 historic aircrafts.
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The collection gives a unique insight into Norwegian military aviation, with several rare aircrafts from World War II. A complete collection of jet fighters which served with the Royal Norway Air Force during the Cold Wars years is also on display.
The Norwegian Armed Forces Aircraft Collection offers the public, regardless of age, insight into the cost and sacrifices of securing peace and freedom during Norway's modern history.
The Aircraft Collection, owned by the Norwegian Armed Forces, has been broght together and restored over a long period of time. The work has mainly been undertaken by groups of voluntees enthusiasts. The Armed Forces Museum directs the restoration work and is responsible for maintance of the Collection. A volunteer foundation, The Military Historical Forum of Eastern Norway, is responsible for the public display and other services provided.
The Collection's Northrop N-3PB is the sole remaining of 24 built. These aircrafts were ordered by the Norwegian Naval Air Force in March 1940 and delivered in early 1941. The first six went to the Norwegian training camp in Canada, the remaining 18 to NO. 330 (Norwegian) Squadron at Iceland. No. 330 Squadron was the first active Norwegian unit in the RAF during World War II, serving on patrol duties over the North Atlantic.
Prices
Adults NOK 60,-
Children NOK 30,-
Opening hours
Groups and events by appointment.
Phone: +47 63 92 86 60
Fax: +47 63 92 86 61
Email: office@flysamlingen.museum.no
Internet: http://www.flysamlingen.museum.no
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(Category: Museums)
Posted by John-Arild
Sunday 23 March 2008 - 15:46:42
The Norwegian Armed Forces Aircraft Collection is housed in a beautiful, modern building southwest of Gardermoen airport Oslo. The collection consists of more thn 30 historic aircrafts.SEE PHOTOS
Click to discuss this news item in the forums
The collection gives a unique insight into Norwegian military aviation, with several rare aircrafts from World War II. A complete collection of jet fighters which served with the Royal Norway Air Force during the Cold Wars years is also on display.
The Norwegian Armed Forces Aircraft Collection offers the public, regardless of age, insight into the cost and sacrifices of securing peace and freedom during Norway's modern history.
The Aircraft Collection, owned by the Norwegian Armed Forces, has been broght together and restored over a long period of time. The work has mainly been undertaken by groups of voluntees enthusiasts. The Armed Forces Museum directs the restoration work and is responsible for maintance of the Collection. A volunteer foundation, The Military Historical Forum of Eastern Norway, is responsible for the public display and other services provided.
The Collection's Northrop N-3PB is the sole remaining of 24 built. These aircrafts were ordered by the Norwegian Naval Air Force in March 1940 and delivered in early 1941. The first six went to the Norwegian training camp in Canada, the remaining 18 to NO. 330 (Norwegian) Squadron at Iceland. No. 330 Squadron was the first active Norwegian unit in the RAF during World War II, serving on patrol duties over the North Atlantic.
Prices
Adults NOK 60,-
Children NOK 30,-
Opening hours
| December/January/February | Sat - Sun | 12:00 - 16:00 |
| March/April/May/June 15th | Tue-Thu-Satur-Sun | 12:00 - 16:00 |
| June 16th/July/15 August | Tue-Wed-Thu-Sat-Sun | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| August 16/September/October/November | Tue-Thu-Sat-Sun | 12:00 - 16:00 |
Groups and events by appointment.
Phone: +47 63 92 86 60
Fax: +47 63 92 86 61
Email: office@flysamlingen.museum.no
Internet: http://www.flysamlingen.museum.no
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