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The Norwegian Aviation Museum in Bodø is Norway's national aviation museum and the largest of its kind in the Nordic countries, covering roughly 10,000 square metres and telling the story of both civil and military Norwegian aviation. It opened in 1994 in a propeller-shaped building sited next to Bodø Airport.
Founded 1994Official website ↗
Notable Exhibits
- de Havilland Mosquito — British WWII multi-role combat aircraft on display.
- Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-2/R6 — German WWII fighter from the museum's wartime aircraft collection.
- Lockheed U-2 — Cold War-era high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, reflecting Bodø's role as a NATO/U-2 base.
- Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk.IXe — British WWII fighter aircraft on permanent display.
The museum building is designed like a giant propeller, with a central hub spanning the road; visitors driving from Bodø Airport pass underneath it.
Verified 2026-09-18 · Norwegian Aviation Museum, Norsk Luftfartsmuseum, Norsk luftfartsmuseum