Stockholm Quality Outlet are Stockholmers’ favorite shoppingarea in 2023! An award that we are extremely happy and proud of. The three most important factors for a pleasant shoppingarea shown to be:
Range of stores
Comfort of premises
The atmosphere
Three factors that are all important to us and that we are actively working with. We will continue to do our utmost to ensure that you as a customer will appreciate your visit to our lovely little village.
The survey is carried out annually by evimetrix and you can read more about it here.
New store – Grandpa!
Grandpa has open their new store!
Grandpa was founded in 2003 by a group of friends who wanted to create an inclusive meeting place and “something more than just a store”. An inspiring place with a nice atmosphere and personal service.
In the store you will find women’s and men’s wear, shoes, accessories and home furnishings from approx. 50 different brands. Including HAY, Rodebjer, Stine Goya, A Part Of The Art, Sibin Linnebjerg, Copenhagen Studios, Patagonia, Universal Works, Karhu, Edwin, Grandpa Goods and Manastash.
You will find the store in High Square next to Kids Brand Store.
Among the latest additions to stores at SQO are also Busnel and Chimi, both opened a few months ago. Busnel was founded in France in 1920 and combines simplicity, modernity and elegance. Chimi was founded in Stockholm in 2016 with the philosophy of inspiring to capture all aspects of the modern active life.
Sustainability at SQO
Sustainability is important to us! We care about our environment and actively work for a greener future by implementing environmentally friendly choices and initiatives, both big and small. Read more about our sustainability work below.
Solarpanels
We have 2300 square meters of solarpanels on a total of 11 roofs, which together produce 425 000 kWh per year. That’s a lot of electricity! It’s approximately the same as 212 apartments’ annual electricity consumption. We use the electricity from our solarpanels for property electricity in the form of ventilation and lighting, among other things.
The next step and the goal is for us to be able to store excess electricity in a battery container in order to use the self-produced electricity for longer periods of the day.
Charge your electric car
We have a total of 20 electric car chargers. About 150 000 kWh per year are charged on these, which corresponds to 142 tonnes of carbon dioxide if compared to fossil fuel for cars.
If you want to take your bicycle to SQO instead, we of course have many parking lots for these as well!
Recycling
Our waste and recycling supplier is the global recycling group Remondis. They are active in 30 countries, which means that we as a customer get to take part in world-leading expertise as well as modern facilities with the latest technology. Remondis has a great focus on sustainability in everything they do, here you can read more about their work.
With the help of Remondis, we recycle 68.9% of all collected waste per year, that’s approx. 155,225 kg. 31.1% is energy extraction, which corresponds to 69 963 kg. Thanks to this, we make a CO2 saving of 65 193 kg, which can be compared to a car driving 8.3 times around the world.
We also recycle our restaurants’ used oil, which is approx. 200 liters of oil per year. Svensk fettåtervinning is a leading player in the field and they ensure that all our oil is recycled into raw material for the production of second-generation biofuels.
Cleaning
Our cleaning company is Di-er, a family-owned company with clear environmental goals. All cleaning staff at SQO are regularly trained in environmental issues. Machines, chemicals and cleaning equipment used are carefully selected, for example, many products are made from recycled plastic and our cleaning agents have the EU Ecolabel.
Beekeeping
Did you know that much of what we humans eat is pollinated by bees? For example vegetables, fruit and nuts. Even flowers need pollinators, approx. 90% need this to survive. In other words, bees are extremely important for a healthy ecosystem. Therefore, in the spring of 2024, we will place two beehives at SQO to increase the biological diversity in the local area, this as the pollination of plants is promoted. The beehives come from Blomlöfs Bin, who with their expertise will take care of the beehives and make sure that the bees are well.
Flowers
At SQO we have many beautiful flowers. We have chosen to collaborate with Hässelby Blommor, who are certified in accordance with the Swedish environmental base, an environmental management system that follows ISO 14001. Hässelby Blommor is audited every year by external actors, which ensures a constant high environmental standard.
Certification
It is important for us to meet the environmental requirements for properties and their management. Breeam In-Use is a reliable international environmental certification system that certifies existing buildings in Sweden as well as throughout the world. The purpose of these certifications is to reduce the environmental impact of buildings. Several areas are assessed, including indoor environment, energy use and water consumption. These areas are then scored and are the basis for the grade level you end up at. SQO’s rating is very good. Read more about Breeam In-Use here.
Sustainable furniture
We try to always buy used furniture instead of new. By choosing used furniture, we save resources and minimize the carbon footprint in connection with production and transport. We simply give stylish, fully functional furniture a longer life, which reduces the demand for newly manufactured furniture.
In our Food Hall, almost all furnishings are second-hand. Nice, right?
Art at SQO
We love art! SQO is full of wonderful art in different colors and shapes. We always try to find new, creative ways to bring art into our beautiful outdoor center.
Mural painting
Our beautiful mural painting has quickly become a favorite at SQO! It was painted in the spring of 2023 by Grafittisthlm. The motiv was voted for by our followers on Instagram. We think it’s great! It is appreciated daily by our visitors and is a lovely place for photography.
You find the mural painting on High Street, between Calvin Klein and Nike.
Sculptures
On High Street we have two colorful sculptures which are also created by Grafittisthlm. They match our mural painting and you really get happy when you see them!
Flower arrangement
At SQO, we are proud of our beautiful flowers! They are like art that spread over the entire area. The flowers are always adapted to the season. During the summer, for example, we have our nice midsummer pole set up and at Christmas time we have several Christmas trees. We are especially proud of our pergola on Short Street, here you can take the opportunity to rest your legs and enjoy the lovely flowers that surround the pergola. The floral arrangements are handled by our friends at Hässelby blommor.
Window painting
Several windows in the area have hand painted art on them that is painted by klotterstudio. These are also adapted according to the season. Below you can see pictures from our Food Hall when it is autumn-ready!
Paintings
In the windows in one premises on High Square you will see beautiful paintings by Susanne Ellingsworth Wiinikka. A local artist who paints everything from architecture and portraits, to animals and nature. The paintings are often painted in acrylic but sometimes also in oil and watercolor. Inspiration often comes from Tornedalen, where Susanne grew up
Don’t forget to tag us if you post pictures from your visit at SQO (@stockholmqualityoutlet)! It’s always so fun to see your pictures from the center and we’re happy to repost them on our channels when you tag us.
Everything for your outdoor adventure!
Find everything for your outdoor adventures – at outlet prices! Find bargains among popular brands such as Haglöfs, Peak Performance, Bergans of Norway, Sail Racing, Didriksons and more. Always 30-70% off regular prices.
Bergans of Norway is a leading player in the development of functional outdoor equipment and technical garments. In close cooperation with a test team of professional polar explorers and adventurers, they develop equipment of the highest quality.
Didriksons is Scandinavia’s largest brand for rain and functional garments. They design clothes with a focus on being able to do exactly what you want, when you want, and still be dry, happy and feel good.
The heart of Haglöfs are their designers – outdoor enthusiasts and former elite athletes who develop concepts based not only on the latest fashion but also on the needs of real users.
The love of sport and nature are the guiding stars for Peak Performance and with the active outdoor life in focus, they create advanced and innovative ski clothing, outdoor equipment, golf and training clothing for all ages.
Sail Racing is a Swedish brand from the west coast that manufactures both functional and durable garments that withstand tough weather conditions, and stylish and practical sweaters.
Timberland offers a full range of footwear, clothing and accessories for people who value style and share the brand’s passion for enjoying and protecting nature.
Child-friendly at the outlet
There is an exciting selection for children at the outlet. Here we offer a small insight into what might be good to know as a family with children before visiting us.
Jump and play! The entire outlet area is a non-smoking walking area. You walk inhere. There are no cars and you are not allowed to have bicycles, electric scooters or other vehicles. It is a perfect area for walking with children. At SQO there is a large playground where you can climb, ride the slide and have fun. This playground is popular. There are always children there playing, all year round. In the fall of 2021, we renovated the playground and painted it black-white-striped. You will find it at Play Plaza, right by the Food hall.
The playground is inspected every year to ensure that it is stable and safe to play on. Remember that it is the accompanying adult who is responsible for the children’s play.
Stores that sell products for children are
adidas
Barbour
Bergans of Norway
Clarks
Didriksons
Ecco
Fourfield Premium Outlet
GANT
Haglöfs
Happy Socks
Home & Cook
Kids Brand Store
Levi’s
Nike
Peak Performance
Puma
Samsonite
Skechers
Timblerland
Tommy Hilfiger
Ur & Smycken
Time to eat When it’s time to eat, there are several kid-friendly choices to make. In the Food hall, there are child-friendly menus in several kitchens, but also a microwave if you want to heat your own children’s food. Of course, there are highchairs and changing tables in both the men’s and women’s toilets.
The family lounge In the family lounge, there is room for a quiet moment to feed your little baby or change diapers. Here there is water, a microwave, highchairs and space for a stroller. You will find it by the visitor toilets in the square in the middle of Long Street. All disabled toilets have changing tables, also inside the Food hall, Waynes and Espresso House.
Warmly welcome to us at SQO!
Enjoy shopping at Stockholm Quality Outlet!
Prepare for shopping – at outlet prices! At our outlet village there are more than 200 well-known brands in approximately 70 stores. All our customers always gets at least 30% on regular prices, often up to 70% off. Find new favorites among fashion, kitchenare, sports and home decor and take home your finds right away. Our foreign visitors can also enjoy taxfree shopping.
Welcome and experience shopping at Stockholm Quality Outlet in Barkarby, Sweden’s largest and first outlet of premium brands. Eat well in our Food hall and discover all the wonderful eateries and cafes in the area. Visit our cozy outdoor village with free parking and plenty of space. Only 25minutes from Stockholm city. Welcome!
adidas, aim’n, Barbour, Björn Borg, Bruun & Stengade, Calvin Klein, Didriksons, Ecco, Filippa K, Gant, Golf Outlets, Guess, Haglöfs, Boss, J.Lindeberg, Le Creuset, Levi’s, Lexington, Lindt, Lyle & Scott, Nike, Oscar Jacobson, Puma, Peak Performance, Samsøe Samsøe, Timberland and many more.
Shopping guide – 10 tips prior to your outlet visit
With up to 70% lower prices and a large selection, you can make fantastic bargains at Stockholm Quality Outlet in Barkarby. We have therefore listed a number of tips for your visit.
1. Take a look at home Is there anything special you are missing in your wardrobe? Do a quick scan at home. It is so much easier to shop on site if you are up to date with what you already have at home.
2. Shop when it suits you We are open every day of the week. If you choose to visit us during Monday – Friday, it is calmer both in shops, restaurants and the parking lot. Stores are open 10–19. Food hall is open until 19:30 every day. Do you want to replenish your energy or have breakfast before the shops open? Espresso House is open from 7 am on weekdays and from 8 am on weekends.
3. Dress smart before the visit Make sure to get dressed in comfortable clothes and shoes. Shopping is easier when you quickly can jump into a fitting room and smoothly test all attractive items you find. On and off several times is a necessity for a successful day of shopping.
5. Find your way at the outlet Download an overview map directly to your mobile, to easily find your way between all the different shops, restaurants and cafes in the area. There are also several printed visitor maps on site.
6. Discover the wide range of supply In the top menu you will find all stores sorted in different categories, such as Sports, Home Decor, Shoes, etc. A store list in alphabetical order can be found here. Note that some of our stores are multi-brand stores and sell several different brands.
7. Check out stylish fashion and Nordic brands There is a large selection of trendy, well-known brands with stylish and well-tailored fashion for both women and men. Try out a stylish jacket, shirts, trousers or a really festive dress with accessories. Come and discover brands such as Boss, Calvin Klein, Gant and many more.
At Stockholm Quality Outlet, we have gathered some of the absolute best in Nordic fashion and design. Discover brands such as Sand, Samsøe & Samsøe, Bruun & Stengade and Filippa K.
8. Recharge for sports and home decor Find a large selection of sports fashion, shoes, training clothes and equipment. Get ready for running, golf, skiing, football and your next outdoor adventure. Come and discover brands such as adidas, Nike, Puma, Aim’n, Peak Performance, Haglöfs and Björn Borg.
At our outlet village, you can find home appliance inspired by the season. Find luxurious towels, bed linen, kitchen gear, pots, glasses, porcelain and much more. Come and discover brands like Le Creuset, Lexington and WMF.
10. Get help from the store staff Do you need advice, help with sizes or tips on something that fits what you have found? Don’t hesitate to ask the store staff for help, they are happy to help.
From air force base to shopping center
Most people today know Stockholm Quality Outlet in Barkarby, just north of Stockholm, as Sweden’s biggest outlet shopping experience, home to around 70 stores and 200 brands. What they might not know is that, throughout much of the twentieth century, the area when SQO not sits buzzed with a very different kind of activity: military aviation.
The SQO site has a colorful history as an air force base where some of Sweden’s earliest efforts at powered flight took place. Many of our buildings date back to this exciting era, so look around while you shop: you might find you are buying shoes in a former airplane workshop or grabbing something to eat in a former guards’ post.
Here, we tell the story of the base and some of the people who worked there.
Wings of history
The first flight by motorized aircraft took place in the United States in 1903, when the Wright brothers flew 36.5 meters on their aircraft The Flyer.
“The Wright brothers got the whole world thinking. People starting building aircraft everywhere, in workshops, storage rooms and even in living rooms,” said Åke Lundberg, who provided technical support to the Swedish air force for more than 40 years.
Barkarby airfield, F8, in full glory with interior from the 2nd division’s hangar. In the foreground is aircraft type B 5. Today, this large room is divided into smaller shop premises.
The weather station can be seen in the background of the picture.
At H.M. The King’s 81st birthday, the flag of the flotilla is handed over to the flotilla commander: Lieutenant Colonel Georg Gärdin. The king ended the visit by writing his name over the fireplace in the officers’ mess.
3:e divisionen J9 ready for start.
Första JA 37 lands at Barkarby. In the background is Akalla.
Take-off at Barkarby
Just ten years later, a field in Barkarby, 20 km north of Stockholm, had become home to some limited aviation operations and was named Hägerstalund Airport. At first, the field was used mainly for military training flights around Stockholm, but in 1919, foreign flights carrying both passengers and mail began.
Seven years after that, on July 1, 1926, the Army and Navy Air Force merged to form the Swedish Air Force and the new entity created an aviation department at Hägerstalund Airport, which saw its name changed to Barkarby Airport.
A flag from the King
When Bromma Airport, closer to the center of Stockholm, was inaugurated in 1936, all commercial activities were moved there, leaving Barkarby Airport as a wholly military base. With Nazi Germany in the process of upgrading its military, especially its air force, Sweden decided to boost its own aviation defenses in the Stockholm area. Two years later, the Royal Svea Air Flotilla F8 Barkarby began operations with the goal of defending Stockholm’s airspace against enemy air strikes.
Air Flotilla F8 took Stockholm’s patron saint St. Erik as its emblem, and on June 6, 1939, Swedish King Gustav V presented F8’s flag – complete with an image of St. Erik — in person. It was seen as a sign that F8 was held in high regard.
Bosse Pettersson, former car mechanic at F8, pays tribute to his former metal workers who did all the work by hand.
“The world’s best metal workers”
In the years which followed, F8 became a central part of the Swedish Air Force. In its heyday in the 1950s, 126 military aircraft of eleven different types belonged to the flotilla, which engaged around 100 pilots. In Barkarby, the pilots worked alongside mechanics, electricians, weapons engineers, signalmen, sheet metal workers, upholsterers, tailors, chefs and paramedics. F8 was, at the time, the largest employer in Barkaby’s surrounding municipality of Järfälla.
“We had the world’s best metal workers,” said former F8 vehicle mechanic Bo Pettersson. “When they were inspecting, they had magnifying glasses so they could see every little crack,” he said.
F8 was a highly regarded workplace, with important military missions, both domestic and foreign. Several international military operations were organized from Barkarby to countries including Finland, Lebanon and Congo. Teams from the base also participated in projects to Antarctica.
Åke Lundberg, former robot specialist at F8, in front of one of the well-preserved buildings in Barkarby.
Åke, Bosse och Björn – all committed members of Kamratföreningen F8 – in front of an old hangar building in the outlet area.
Björn and Bosse reveals some history of the buildings of the current stores and what was there long before Stockholm Quality Outlet became what it is today.
Björn in front of the old aircraft workshop in the Stockholm Quality Outlets area.
Bosse in the old guard cure, next to the arrest.
Björn and Bosse together in the Stockholm Quality Outlets area, as it looks today.
F8 was one of Sweden’s largest flotillas
The flotilla’s attack divisions were shut down during the years 1961-62, but two air defense divisions were added as the flotilla reorganized. Flight activity continued apace over the coming 13 years, with air transports and rescue helicopters a regular sight, until in 1974, a decision was taken to close. On June 30, 1974, F8’s remaining operations were shut down permanently. The airport remained a part of air force’s wider war organization, but slowly Barkarby airfield began to open to the public.
“Looking back, it is worth noting that F8 was allowed to represent the air force during foreign visits in Stockholm,” Bo Pettersson said. “One example is Lord Mountbatten, then England’s Commander-in-Chief,” he said.
Some famous Swedes have also walked the corridors on F8. Both the former soccer player Kurre Hamrin and the singer Povel Ramel performed their military service here.
A photo montage from past and present at Barkarby. Three Sk 15s of type Klemm 35, which were used as training aircraft in the air force 1940-49.
A photo montage of what it might have looked like at Barkarby.
A thought about what it might have looked like at the entrance to Stockholm Quality Outlet.
Where Timberland is today, completely different scenes may have taken place before.
Many buildings preserved
The end of F8 was the beginning of a new era for Barkarby. With the military closure, Järfälla municipality was able to start planning a completely new district: Barkarbystaden.
Within the former grounds of the flotilla, there are today a large number of buildings which date back to the military era. These include the chancellery, the officers’ quarters, the cadet camp, the barracks, the non-commissioned officers’ command post, the conscripts’ dining hall and the hospital.
Several of these buildings are located in the area of Stockholm Quality Outlet. All buildings with a yellow-plaster facade are protected by cultural heritage preservation laws. Among the properties are ten buildings that were originally used for the air flotilla. They were built between 1939 and 1943 in true functionalist style. A cultural-historical assessment was carried out by Järfälla municipality’s cultural secretary in consultation with the city architect’s office, and of the military buildings, the following are rated of high conservation value:
Bosse Pettersson framför lastkajen på gamla flygförrådet där han som värnpliktig fick hämta ut sin k-pist år 1953.
The old flight depot.
The depot (today: vacant units, previously Kavat, Odd Molly)
The depot was the central repository for the air base: all the equipment for aviation, signaling, construction and medical support that the flotilla needed was stored and sent out from here. It was also where the guns were kept. From this building, air force soldier Bo Pettersson retrieved his first machine gun in 1953, a green-lacquered M/45 Carl Gustaf. Bo had to buy his own padlock for a weapon locker he was responsible for, but ammunition for the weapon was held centrally, in special weapons cases. The aviation depot also had a workshop for safety equipment and parachute packing, as well as staff accommodation.
The building was rebuilt for Stockholm Quality Outlet in 1997-98.
Bosse Pettersson remembers old, stories from F8’s glory days in front of the arrest guard.
The guard and detention building was built in 1938. The photo is from 1951.
Old guard and jail building today.
The guard and detention building (today: a Food hall)
The construction of the guard and detention building began in 1938 and was completed in 1939, while the tower was added during development works in 1943. For over 35 years, it was home to the conscript guard and the fire brigade. The flotilla’s police unit and conscripts served here. This was also where you might be held if you broke the rules. Maybe you had flown without permission, or maybe been up to no good the city? If so, you could have wound up behind bars here, under the supervision of the guard force.
On the other side of the road, where IKEA’s car park is today, was the fire station, with its various rescue vehicles. Opposite the flotilla guard, there were also barracks for the fire brigade, built in 1946. They were demolished long ago.
The building was rebuilt for Stockholm Quality Outlet 1997-98. In September 2021 a Food hall was inaugurated here.
Åke Lundberg in front of the previous robot workshop where he once worked.
The aircraft workshop where inspections and repairs were carried out on the flotilla’s more than 120 aircraft.
The aviation workshop today houses the Lexington store and other businesses.
Garage doors in the courtyard of the old aircraft workshop.
Rails for large gates, outside the old aircraft workshop.
The Aviation Workshop (today: Clarks, Headspot, Lexington & Levi’s)
The aircraft workshop was built at the same time as the guards’ building in 1938-39. Here, inspections and major repairs were carried out on the flotilla’s more than 120 aircraft. Eleven different types of aircraft were wheeled in and out. These included propeller aircraft such as the J8 Gloster Gladiator, J9 Republic Seversky EP-1, J22 FFVS, J28B De Havilland Vampire (the attack group’s first jet), SAAB J29 and the British J34 Hawker Hunter.
Between 1956-62, HKP3 and HKP4 helicopters, transport aircraft, and the RB 68 missile system were also inspected in the aircraft workshop.
After F8’s closure in 1973, until 1991, the air force’s film and television studio was located in the southern half of the building. The company Ostermans Aero AB, with its helicopter operations, occupied the northern half in 1975-97.
The building was rebuilt for Stockholm Quality Outlet 1997-98.
Car workshop/garage (today: Mangal)
The car workshop/garage was built in the late 1930s after a substantial investment in F8. The large number of vehicles belonging to the flotilla, the Air Staff, and the Air Administration were repaired and serviced here. When a new garage was built elsewhere, the entire building became a car and tire workshop, as well as a laundry hall.
Rebuilt for Stockholm Quality Outlet 1997-98.
Old photo of the mess.
Photo of the mess building as it looks today.
Non-commissioned officers’ mess
The non-commissioned officers’ mess was built in 1941 to a design by the architect Ture Sellman. The building contained housing for unmarried non-commissioned officers between 1943 and 1974. They could eat their meals, take coffee breaks, and hold larger parties here. A strict hierarchical structure characterized activities in the mess in the early days of the building’s existence, with activities divided by rank. However, things eased up in the 1980s.
Rebuilt for Stockholm Quality Outlet 1997-98.
“The Motorbocken”, photo from 2020.
Engine testing house “Motorbocken” (today: Vagabond)
The upper part of the Motorbocken building was erected in 1942-43, and the lower part of the yellow house was added in 1997-98, when it was rebuilt for Stockholm Quality Outlet. Here, the piston engines for aircraft such as the J8 Gloster Gladiator, J9 Republic Seversky EP-1 and J22 FFVS were tested after major repairs and inspections in the flotilla workshop.
The heating plant supplied the buildings around the flotilla workshop with heat and hot water.
Over the years, Delicato, among others, has had a store in the old heating plant.
The heating works (formerly: Delicato)
This building was home to the heating works for the flotilla workshop, supplying both heating and hot water. The building was constructed in 1938-39.
Rebuilt for Stockholm Quality Outlet 1997-98.
The hangar-llok-alike-building at the old entrance to the air flotilla was built in 1998. Today you will find the Gant store in here.
The main entrance to Stockholm Quality Outlet was built in 2016. The hangar-look-alike building today houses the stores of Hugo Boss and Tommy Hilfiger.
The hangar
The flotilla’s very first hangar still exists and now houses the Husqvarna Concept store. It lies within the Barkarby shopping area, adjacent to Stockholm Quality Outlet. The building was known as Hangar 1 and belonged to the First Attack Division. One of the hangar-like buildings at Stockholm Quality Outlet, now a Gant store, was built in 1998, while the other, at the opposite end of Stockholm Quality Outlet, now housing Hugo Boss and Tommy Hilfiger, was built in 2016.
One of the three hooks is in the wall opposite the Levis store.
Another hook is available at the old aircraft workshop.
Three hooks
There are three large hooks fixed to building facades within the area of Stockholm Quality Outlet. Their purpose is a mystery, as nobody seems to know what they were used for. Maybe you know more than we do? Feel free to contact us if you can answer this riddle.
Fun Fact: The cover image for ABBA’s album Arrival was taken at the airport here in Barkarby in a Bell 47 helicopter.
Abbas record Arrival from 1976.
Friends of Royal Svea Air Fleet F8
After the closure of the F8 air flotilla, concerns arose that the enormous amount of knowledge about the air flotilla, a workplace that meant so much to so many, and built up over 36 years of intensive aviation, might be lost. To keep the memories alive, an association called the Friends of the Royal Svea Air Fleet F8, in Swedish the F8 Kamratförening, was established. The goals of the association are to nurture, strengthen and develop togetherness and camaraderie among members and maintain the strong relationship, which has long existed between military, civilian and conscript personnel. It is a not-for-profit organization which also works to share knowledge about defense issues, especially in the Järfalla municipality where Barkarby is located.
You don’t need to have worked at F8 to join the association. If you have a general interest in aviation, defense or military history, you are also welcome!
Name: Bo Pettersson Background: Spent almost 16 years at F8, followed by 30 years working for Järfälla municipality within after-school activity provision. A keen sports enthusiast, Bo also has glittering track record as a national hockey coach. When the Stockholm Sports Association turned 100 years old, Bo was awarded its highest accolade, a gold medal for service. Age: 87. Now: Treasurer of the Friends of F8 Association for more than 20 years and a board member for 25 years. Then: Bo arrived at Barkarby as a pilot on November 11, 1953. He left that role on December 11, 1954 and began life as a civilian employee on December 13, 1954. Bo worked as a car mechanic for F8 until 1969, which was a key role: the cars that left the flotilla were expected to cover large areas of the country. Bo was also chairman of the local union and a member of the F8 works council. Others say about Bo: “He is a man with a rare level of experience within association life. Running a non-profit association with a man like Bo is quite easy.” Björn Kristoffersson, Chairman of Friends of F8.
Åke Lundberg
Name: Åke Lundberg Background: Åke has a keen interest in aircraft and has always been fascinated by the mechanics behind them. His first contact with the air force was in 1950 at F4 in Östersund. Age: 87. Now: Committed member of Friends of F8. Then: F8 had two air defense missile divisions whose mission it was to defend Sweden against potential enemies. The entire south coast of Sweden was equipped with missile systems and Åke’s job was to ensure they were up to scratch. From 1965, Åke held various roles supporting the development of Barkarby. He was the last military commander there, and along with five conscripts, kept the airport open for military flights. After that, he began work connected with the field on behalf of the municipality, well into the 2010s. Others say of Åke: “What Åke doesn’t know about aircraft is not worth knowing.” Björn Kristoffersson, ordförande för Kamratföreningen F8.
