Even though contended(by aviation experts), Spitfire is considered as legendary(by masses). It came to limelight during the Battle of Britain, but was also deployed in other theaters of WW-II. The Spitfire came to Sweden only after the end of the Second World War. Then the Air Force needed a more effective reconnaissance aircraft and purchased … Continue reading Spitfire: The Swedish connection
Kungstornet and the other structures. It was originally built in the 11th century as a defensive structure to guard an upcoming settlement known as 'Ny'(new)köping as opposed to the existing Köping further up north by the river. The castle was a witness to several brutal events: - In 1317, the then Duke of Södermanland invited … Continue reading Nyköpingshus
Water-powered mills are scattered across Sweden, and this is one example. It is a structure that uses a water wheel or water turbine to drive a mechanical process such as milling (grinding), rolling, or hammering. Such processes are needed in the production of many material goods, including flour, lumber, paper, textiles, and many metal products. This mill was built in the early 1800s, and as per the local … Continue reading Water-powered mill
Overview I got an opportunity to visit a museum located near a factory that produces apple(and a little paron as well) juice. I took a sneak-peak at the historical, and current process of preparing juice(Swedish: must) from apples. Context Around 200 varieties of apples are cultivated in Sweden. The southern, and western parts have massive … Continue reading Apple juice factory
Overview Vasa(named after the royal family name) was a warship commissioned on August 10, 1628 for the Swedish Navy. It sank on its maiden voyage, after sailing for barely 1.5km from the dock. It lied submerged in the bay for 333 years, and 247 days, until it was salvaged on April 24, 1961. Today, it … Continue reading Vasa(Part-1): Context, and Ship’s Overview