Through restoration, we preserve aviation history and valuable cultural heritage for future generations.
Restoration
Old planes come to life!
The restoration of historical aircraft is one of the most classic forms of volunteer work at the Finnish Aviation Museum. The museum’s professionals have guided and instructed the collection work and restoration. Most of the restoration work has been carried out by various volunteer groups of the museum. The largest of these is the Tuesday Club of the Aviation Museum Association, which mainly consists of retirees. The Wednesday Club, which meets on Wednesday evenings, mainly consists of working-age professionals in the field. Dozens of aircraft on display in the museum have been restored mainly by volunteers.
The collection relocation operation is underway, and therefore the restoration activities will continue only at the New Aviation Museum.
Restoring “Junnu” by the Tuesday Club members
The Junkers A 50ce Junior “Junnu” is the aircraft OH-ABB, registered by Väinö Bremer on March 6, 1931. Bremer made several long-distance flights with it. In 1932, he flew the Junior alone from Finland across Europe and the Mediterranean all the way to Cape Town, South Africa, and back. “Junnu” is familiar to many travelers from Helsinki Airport, where it was on display for decades.
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Ensure the continuation of restoration activities in the New Aviation Museum