| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | DO-1 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas DC-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas DC-2 (C-39/42/R2D) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas DC-2-115E |
| C/n (msn): | 1354 |
| Operator Titles: | Finland - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Hanssin-Jukka |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Tuulos / Kauppakeskus Tuulonen [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | Finland |
| Photo Date: | 16 June 2022 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 498783 |
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This beautifully presented DC-2 has a rich history, going back to 1935 when delivered to KLM as PH-AKH. It was acquired by the Finnish AF in 1940 via Sweden under registration SE-AKE and served in the Winter War, initially performing bombing and later VIP transport duties. When retired by the Air Force in 1955 it was converted as a café in Hämeenlinna, until saved by the Finnish Air Force Museum in 1981. After restoration between 2009 and 2011 in the colours worn during the later war period, it was placed on display in its own building at Tuulos Shopping Centre in 2015. This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 23 September 2022, and has since been viewed 450 times. |