Jas Minnet: Memorial of the 1993 JAS Gripen Crash

In 1993, a JAS Gripen fighter plane crashed during a demonstration at the Vattenfestivalen in Stockholm, causing a widespread shock. A memorial, Jas Minnet, was erected at the crash site as a remembrance of the event.

Jas Minnet is a sculpture located on Långholmen in central Stockholm. It was commissioned in 1994 to commemorate the crash of a JAS 39 Gripen fighter jet during the 1993 Stockholm Water Festival. The plane, one of the first delivered to the Swedish Air Force, crashed on Långholmen near Västerbron on August 8, 1993. The pilot miraculously ejected and survived, and despite the large crowd, there were no fatalities. Jas Minnet stands as a symbol of resilience, technological achievement, and the delicate balance between risk and safety. It is a striking memorial made of stainless steel, designed by artist Thomas Qvarsebo, and serves as a poignant reminder of the event.

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Jas Minnet: Memorial of the 1993 JAS Gripen Crash

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