| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 2340 |
| Military Code: | 10-40 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Reggiane Re.2000 Falco |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Reggiane Re.2000 Falco |
| Aircraft Version: | Reggiane J20 Falco |
| C/n (msn): | 405 |
| Operator Titles: | Sweden - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | F10 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Linköping - MalmenMap |
| Country: | Sweden |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: ESCF IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Flygvapenmuseum |
| Photo Date: | 15 August 2019 |
| Photo by: | Wim Sonneveld |
| Photo ID: | 834279 |
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With the threat of war looming over Europe in 1939, Sweden sought to buy fighter aircraft and found Italy willing to deliver the Reggiane 2000, designated J20 by the Swedish Air Force. All 60 operated from Bulltofta near Malmö, to strengthen air defence over South Sweden and often escorted foreign aircraft seeking refuge in Sweden during WW II. Serial 2340 was delivered in August 1942 and withdrawn from use when the war ended, in 1945. Of the two surviving Re2000s in the world, this is the only one that is complete. This photo is copyright © Wim Sonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 8 August 2025, and has since been viewed 128 times. |