Aircraft Photo of OH-VAA | Valmet L-70 Miltrainer | AirHistory.net #309388
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:OH-VAA
Aircraft Original Type:Valmet L-70 Vinka
Aircraft Generic Type:Valmet L-70 Vinka
Aircraft Version:Valmet L-70 Miltrainer
C/n (msn):31
Location
City / Airport:Groningen - EeldeMap
Country:Netherlands
Airport Codes:ICAO: EHGG   IATA: GRQ   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:27 July 1981
Photo from:Kas van Zonneveld Collection
Photo ID: 309388
Photo Comment

Arrived from Herning (EKHG) the day before. The Valmet L-70 Vinka was a Finnish-designed military basic trainer of the 1970's. 30 aircraft were built for the Finnish Air Force in the 1980's, with deliveries between October 1980 and 1982. Valmet attempted to market the type internationally under the name L-70 Miltrainer, but no orders followed. A turboprop version was built, with the prototype (OH-VBB) flying in February 1985. Unfortunately the aircraft was destroyed in an accident in April 1985. Judging the above info, it seems likely that OH-VAA was the prototype/demonstrator for the L-70.

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