Gotland Anti-Aircraft Corps

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Gotland Anti-Aircraft Corps

Gotland Anti-Aircraft Corps, also known as Lv 2, was a Swedish Army anti-aircraft unit based in Visby on Gotland. It was active from 1944 to 2000 and defended Gotland’s air space.

Origins and history
- In 1944 a detachment of the Stockholm Anti-Aircraft Regiment (Lv 3 G) was formed on Gotland.
- In 1952 this detachment moved to Östgöta Anti-Aircraft Regiment (Lv 2) in Linköping and became Lv 2 G.
- When Östgöta Regiment was disbanded in 1962, Lv 2 G took over its colours and traditions.
- On April 1, 1963 Lv 2 G became the independent Gotland Anti-Aircraft Battalion, and on July 1, 1968 it changed its name again to Lv 2 (later Royal Gotland Anti-Aircraft Battalion).

Missile era and training
- In 1969 the battalion received the FIM-43 Redeye heat-seeking missiles and began training with them.
- In 1978 the basic training unit moved to Visborgsslätt, while other units stayed at Korsbetningen. From 1978 to 1986 conscripts were transported daily between Visborgsslätt and Korsbetningen for training.
- In 1983 the command staff moved to new quarters at Visborgsslätt. In 1986 the unit fully relocated there, celebrating 50 years of Gotland air defence training.

Later years and disbandment
- In 1994 a reorganization created the Gotland Anti-Aircraft Corps (Lv 2).
- The corps was disbanded on August 31, 2000, under Sweden’s Defence Act of 2000.

Heritage and symbols
- The unit carried colours linked to its Gotland origins and previously to Östgöta; its coat of arms featured Gotland’s ram.
- Motto: Fecimus Facimus Faciemus ("We've done it - We do it - We shall do it").
- The corps maintained a Gotland-themed march and insignia, and medals were introduced in 1990, with a commemorative medal in 2000.