If your heart beats for the military and you are thrilled by air-based transport, then the Swedish Air Force Museum is the place for you. The museum is like an expert on all things related to military aviation in Sweden, teaching you all about not just the technical aspects of this prestigious line, but the cultural history as well. While the collection ranges from more vintage 20th century machines to that of present day, the highlight is thought to be the Swedish DC-3. The tale of this plane is shrouded in mystery – the story goes that in 1952, this plane was shot down by the Soviets, while it was flying over the Baltic Sea. It took over 50 years and many theories later to finally discover its remains, nestled at the ground of the sea. Apart from this, you can see some of the Air Force’s oldest planes, such as the Ö 1 Tummelisa and M 1 Nieuport IV-G, and learnt about the political temperature, as well as the security conditions in Sweden at the time of their use. Truly understand the air-borne defense strategy of this great nation by stopping by the Swedish Air Force Museum in Linköping.