1582 results found
Registration / Serial:HW-334
Military Code:34
Other Marks:1
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-1182 Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace Hawk
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk 51
C/n (msn):312233
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
Unit Markings:Midnight Hawks
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 2004
Photo Date:19 July 2004
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Photo ID:510992Submit Correction
View count: 169
Registration / Serial:HW-334
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk 51
C/n (msn):312233
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 July 2004
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:HW-334
Military Code:34
Other Marks:1
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-1182 Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace Hawk
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk 51
C/n (msn):312233
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
Unit Markings:Midnight Hawks
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 2004
Photo Date:19 July 2004
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Photo ID:510992Submit Correction
View count: 169
Registration / Serial:HW-334
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk 51
C/n (msn):312233
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 July 2004
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:HW-326
Military Code:26
Other Marks:4
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-1182 Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace Hawk
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk 51
C/n (msn):312223
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
Unit Markings:Midnight Hawks
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 2004
Photo Date:19 July 2004
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Photo ID:510421Submit Correction
View count: 184
Registration / Serial:HW-326
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk 51
C/n (msn):312223
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 July 2004
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:HW-326
Military Code:26
Other Marks:4
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-1182 Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace Hawk
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk 51
C/n (msn):312223
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
Unit Markings:Midnight Hawks
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 2004
Photo Date:19 July 2004
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Photo ID:510421Submit Correction
View count: 184
Registration / Serial:HW-326
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk 51
C/n (msn):312223
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 July 2004
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:HW-312
Military Code:H
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-1182 Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace Hawk
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk 51
C/n (msn):312209
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Valley Airshow 1994
Photo Date:August 1994
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Photo ID:510008Submit Correction
View count: 182
Registration / Serial:HW-312
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk 51
C/n (msn):312209
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1994
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:HW-312
Military Code:H
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-1182 Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace Hawk
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk 51
C/n (msn):312209
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Event:RAF Valley Airshow 1994
Photo Date:August 1994
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Photo ID:510008Submit Correction
View count: 182
Registration / Serial:HW-312
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk 51
C/n (msn):312209
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Valley - Anglesey (EGOV / VLY)Map
Region / Country:Wales, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1994
Photo by:Simon ThomasContact
Registration / Serial:HN-466
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-18D Hornet
C/n (msn):1294/FND006
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Kauhava (EFKA / KAU)Map
Country:Finland
Event:Lentäjien Juhannus 1996
Photo Date:21 June 1996
Photo by:Eero SaarelaContact
Photo ID:509598Submit Correction
View count: 297
Registration / Serial:HN-466
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-18D Hornet
C/n (msn):1294/FND006
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Kauhava (EFKA / KAU)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:21 June 1996
Photo by:Eero SaarelaContact
Registration / Serial:HN-466
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-18D Hornet
C/n (msn):1294/FND006
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Kauhava (EFKA / KAU)Map
Country:Finland
Event:Lentäjien Juhannus 1996
Photo Date:21 June 1996
Photo by:Eero SaarelaContact
Photo ID:509598Submit Correction
View count: 297
Registration / Serial:HN-466
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F-18D Hornet
C/n (msn):1294/FND006
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Kauhava (EFKA / KAU)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:21 June 1996
Photo by:Eero SaarelaContact
Registration / Serial:DK-235
Aircraft Original Type:Saab 35 Draken
Aircraft Generic Type:Saab 35 Draken
Aircraft Version:Saab J35F-1 Draken
C/n (msn):35-444
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Tampere - Pirkkala (EFTP / TMP)Map
Country:Finland
Event:Ilmavoimien avoimet ovet 1992
Photo Date:7 May 1992
Photo by:Eero SaarelaContact
Photo ID:508847Submit Correction
View count: 444
Registration / Serial:DK-235
Aircraft Version:Saab J35F-1 Draken
C/n (msn):35-444
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Tampere - Pirkkala (EFTP / TMP)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:7 May 1992
Photo by:Eero SaarelaContact
Registration / Serial:DK-235
Aircraft Original Type:Saab 35 Draken
Aircraft Generic Type:Saab 35 Draken
Aircraft Version:Saab J35F-1 Draken
C/n (msn):35-444
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Tampere - Pirkkala (EFTP / TMP)Map
Country:Finland
Event:Ilmavoimien avoimet ovet 1992
Photo Date:7 May 1992
Photo by:Eero SaarelaContact
Photo ID:508847Submit Correction
View count: 444
Registration / Serial:DK-235
Aircraft Version:Saab J35F-1 Draken
C/n (msn):35-444
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Tampere - Pirkkala (EFTP / TMP)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:7 May 1992
Photo by:Eero SaarelaContact
Registration / Serial:DO-5
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):19795
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Helsinki - Vantaa (EFHK / HEL)Map
Country:Finland
Collection:Suomen Ilmailumuseo
Photo Date:19 August 2022
Photo by:Juhani SipiläContact
Photo ID:505829Submit Correction
View count: 268
DO-5 was built 1944. The Finnish Air Force acquired it from Denmark in 1960 and aircraft served in airworthy condition until April 7th 1967. DO-5 was stored in Halli until November 14th 1977 when its fuselage and tail transferred to Utti. There it served as a ground teaching aid for paratroopers. The DO-5 was transferred to the Aviation Museum Society on November 14th 2018. Ex D-CADI, F-OAEL, X-2, PH-TBV and 43-15329. [Nikon D750 + Tamron SP 24-70/2,8]
Registration / Serial:DO-5
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):19795
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Helsinki - Vantaa (EFHK / HEL)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:19 August 2022
Photo by:Juhani SipiläContact
Registration / Serial:DO-5
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):19795
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Helsinki - Vantaa (EFHK / HEL)Map
Country:Finland
Collection:Suomen Ilmailumuseo
Photo Date:19 August 2022
Photo by:Juhani SipiläContact
Photo ID:505829Submit Correction
View count: 268
DO-5 was built 1944. The Finnish Air Force acquired it from Denmark in 1960 and aircraft served in airworthy condition until April 7th 1967. DO-5 was stored in Halli until November 14th 1977 when its fuselage and tail transferred to Utti. There it served as a ground teaching aid for paratroopers. The DO-5 was transferred to the Aviation Museum Society on November 14th 2018. Ex D-CADI, F-OAEL, X-2, PH-TBV and 43-15329. [Nikon D750 + Tamron SP 24-70/2,8]
Registration / Serial:DO-5
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):19795
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Helsinki - Vantaa (EFHK / HEL)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:19 August 2022
Photo by:Juhani SipiläContact
Registration / Serial:HW-352
Military Code:52
Other Marks:4
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-1182 Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace Hawk
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk 51A
C/n (msn):5F002
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
Unit Markings:Midnight Hawks
City / Airport:Uppsala (ESCM)Map
Country:Sweden
Event:Försvarsmaktens Flygdag 2022
Photo Date:27 August 2022
Photo by:Bart HoekstraContact
Photo ID:505075Submit Correction
View count: 253
Registration / Serial:HW-352
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk 51A
C/n (msn):5F002
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Uppsala (ESCM)Map
Country:Sweden
Photo Date:27 August 2022
Photo by:Bart HoekstraContact
Registration / Serial:HW-352
Military Code:52
Other Marks:4
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-1182 Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace Hawk
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk 51A
C/n (msn):5F002
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
Unit Markings:Midnight Hawks
City / Airport:Uppsala (ESCM)Map
Country:Sweden
Event:Försvarsmaktens Flygdag 2022
Photo Date:27 August 2022
Photo by:Bart HoekstraContact
Photo ID:505075Submit Correction
View count: 253
Registration / Serial:HW-352
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk 51A
C/n (msn):5F002
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Uppsala (ESCM)Map
Country:Sweden
Photo Date:27 August 2022
Photo by:Bart HoekstraContact
Registration / Serial:UT-1
Aircraft Original Type:Polikarpov I-16
Aircraft Generic Type:Polikarpov I-16
Aircraft Version:Polikarpov UTI-4 ( I-16UTI)
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Helsinki - Vantaa (EFHK / HEL)Map
Country:Finland
Collection:Suomen Ilmailumuseo
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:503521Submit Correction
View count: 251
Over 10,000 Polikarpov I-16s were built in fighter and, like this Finnish survivor, in fighter-trainer configurations from 1934. Some remained in operation in Spain till as late as 1953. Finland's examples were captured Soviet machines from the Winter War period. This rare two-seater, the only surviving example of this variant in the world, was captured in autumn 1941 and served Le.Lv.48 and T-Le.Lv.35 before being placed in store in late 1942.
Registration / Serial:UT-1
Aircraft Version:Polikarpov UTI-4 ( I-16UTI)
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Helsinki - Vantaa (EFHK / HEL)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:UT-1
Aircraft Original Type:Polikarpov I-16
Aircraft Generic Type:Polikarpov I-16
Aircraft Version:Polikarpov UTI-4 ( I-16UTI)
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Helsinki - Vantaa (EFHK / HEL)Map
Country:Finland
Collection:Suomen Ilmailumuseo
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:503521Submit Correction
View count: 251
Over 10,000 Polikarpov I-16s were built in fighter and, like this Finnish survivor, in fighter-trainer configurations from 1934. Some remained in operation in Spain till as late as 1953. Finland's examples were captured Soviet machines from the Winter War period. This rare two-seater, the only surviving example of this variant in the world, was captured in autumn 1941 and served Le.Lv.48 and T-Le.Lv.35 before being placed in store in late 1942.
Registration / Serial:UT-1
Aircraft Version:Polikarpov UTI-4 ( I-16UTI)
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Helsinki - Vantaa (EFHK / HEL)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:HN-448
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1475/FNC048
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Ostrava - Leoš Janáček (LKMT / OSR)Map
Country:Czechia
Event:Nato Days 2014
Photo Date:20 September 2014
Photo by:Pickled WingsContact
Photo ID:503276Submit Correction
View count: 189
Registration / Serial:HN-448
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1475/FNC048
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Ostrava - Leoš Janáček (LKMT / OSR)Map
Country:Czechia
Photo Date:20 September 2014
Photo by:Pickled WingsContact
Registration / Serial:HN-448
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1475/FNC048
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Ostrava - Leoš Janáček (LKMT / OSR)Map
Country:Czechia
Event:Nato Days 2014
Photo Date:20 September 2014
Photo by:Pickled WingsContact
Photo ID:503276Submit Correction
View count: 189
Registration / Serial:HN-448
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1475/FNC048
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Ostrava - Leoš Janáček (LKMT / OSR)Map
Country:Czechia
Photo Date:20 September 2014
Photo by:Pickled WingsContact
Registration / Serial:HN-409
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1341/FNC009
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map
Country:Netherlands
Event:Frisian Flag 2016
Photo Date:11 April 2016
Photo by:Fred de RuiterContact
Photo ID:500862Submit Correction
View count: 223
Registration / Serial:HN-409
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1341/FNC009
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:11 April 2016
Photo by:Fred de RuiterContact
Registration / Serial:HN-409
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1341/FNC009
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map
Country:Netherlands
Event:Frisian Flag 2016
Photo Date:11 April 2016
Photo by:Fred de RuiterContact
Photo ID:500862Submit Correction
View count: 223
Registration / Serial:HN-409
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1341/FNC009
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Leeuwarden (EHLW / LWR)Map
Country:Netherlands
Photo Date:11 April 2016
Photo by:Fred de RuiterContact
Registration / Serial:HW-341
Military Code:41
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-1182 Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace Hawk
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk 51
C/n (msn):312240
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
Unit Markings:Midnight Hawks
Promotional Titles:40 years Hawk 1980-2020
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 2022
Photo Date:17 July 2022
Photo by:ArthurCContact
Photo ID:499249Submit Correction
View count: 167
Registration / Serial:HW-341
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk 51
C/n (msn):312240
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 July 2022
Photo by:ArthurCContact
Registration / Serial:HW-341
Military Code:41
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-1182 Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace Hawk
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk 51
C/n (msn):312240
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
Unit Markings:Midnight Hawks
Promotional Titles:40 years Hawk 1980-2020
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Event:RIAT - Royal International Air Tattoo 2022
Photo Date:17 July 2022
Photo by:ArthurCContact
Photo ID:499249Submit Correction
View count: 167
Registration / Serial:HW-341
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk 51
C/n (msn):312240
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Fairford (EGVA / FFD)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 July 2022
Photo by:ArthurCContact
Registration / Serial:MU-2
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Generic Type:Aero S-102/103
Aircraft Version:Aero CS-102 (MiG-15UTI)
C/n (msn):822028
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Lahti - Vesivehmaa (EFLA)Map
Country:Finland
Collection:Päijät-Hämeen Ilmailumuseo / Päijänne-Tavastia Aviation Museum
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:498933Submit Correction
View count: 381
Of the four MiG-15 trainers obtained by Finland for operation by HävLLv 31, three remain in preservation, the other being written off in 1970
Registration / Serial:MU-2
Aircraft Version:Aero CS-102 (MiG-15UTI)
C/n (msn):822028
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Lahti - Vesivehmaa (EFLA)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:MU-2
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Generic Type:Aero S-102/103
Aircraft Version:Aero CS-102 (MiG-15UTI)
C/n (msn):822028
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Lahti - Vesivehmaa (EFLA)Map
Country:Finland
Collection:Päijät-Hämeen Ilmailumuseo / Päijänne-Tavastia Aviation Museum
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:498933Submit Correction
View count: 381
Of the four MiG-15 trainers obtained by Finland for operation by HävLLv 31, three remain in preservation, the other being written off in 1970
Registration / Serial:MU-2
Aircraft Version:Aero CS-102 (MiG-15UTI)
C/n (msn):822028
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Lahti - Vesivehmaa (EFLA)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:GN-112
Aircraft Original Type:Folland Fo.140 Gnat
Aircraft Generic Type:Folland Fo.140/141/144 Gnat
Aircraft Version:Folland Fo.141 Gnat F.1
C/n (msn):FL47
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Lahti - Vesivehmaa (EFLA)Map
Country:Finland
Collection:Päijät-Hämeen Ilmailumuseo / Päijänne-Tavastia Aviation Museum
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:498932Submit Correction
View count: 282
Finland received 13 Gnats from 1958 (nine F.1s and two FR.1s) and had intended licence building them in addition, but that did not proceed. As the first operational user of the Gnat F.1, many challenges had to be faced by the Finnish Air Force. In the harsh Scandinavian conditions, operation and maintenance was challenging, with four being lost in accidents. Once maintenance issues were overcome, it proved to be a good performer with excellent manoeuvrability, but was replaced in 1972 by the introduction of the Draken.
Registration / Serial:GN-112
Aircraft Version:Folland Fo.141 Gnat F.1
C/n (msn):FL47
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Lahti - Vesivehmaa (EFLA)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:GN-112
Aircraft Original Type:Folland Fo.140 Gnat
Aircraft Generic Type:Folland Fo.140/141/144 Gnat
Aircraft Version:Folland Fo.141 Gnat F.1
C/n (msn):FL47
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Lahti - Vesivehmaa (EFLA)Map
Country:Finland
Collection:Päijät-Hämeen Ilmailumuseo / Päijänne-Tavastia Aviation Museum
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:498932Submit Correction
View count: 282
Finland received 13 Gnats from 1958 (nine F.1s and two FR.1s) and had intended licence building them in addition, but that did not proceed. As the first operational user of the Gnat F.1, many challenges had to be faced by the Finnish Air Force. In the harsh Scandinavian conditions, operation and maintenance was challenging, with four being lost in accidents. Once maintenance issues were overcome, it proved to be a good performer with excellent manoeuvrability, but was replaced in 1972 by the introduction of the Draken.
Registration / Serial:GN-112
Aircraft Version:Folland Fo.141 Gnat F.1
C/n (msn):FL47
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Lahti - Vesivehmaa (EFLA)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:RI-140
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn Ripon
Aircraft Generic Type:Blackburn Ripon
Aircraft Version:Blackburn Ripon II F
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Lahti - Vesivehmaa (EFLA)Map
Country:Finland
Collection:Päijät-Hämeen Ilmailumuseo / Päijänne-Tavastia Aviation Museum
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:498929Submit Correction
View count: 223
The extraordinary Päijät-Hämeen ilmailumuseo near Lahti, in a very dark wooden storage hangar on the former WW2 Vesivehmaa air base is a collection of extremely rare and historic items run by a volunteer organisation that saved from scrapping many significant airframes stored there in the 1960s. Blackburn Ripon IIF RI140 is the only surviving example of this inter-war torpedo bomber anywhere in the world. One of 25 built under licence by the State Aircraft Factory between 1930 and 1934, it was also used for reconnaissance, liaison and target tug work.
Registration / Serial:RI-140
Aircraft Version:Blackburn Ripon II F
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Lahti - Vesivehmaa (EFLA)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:RI-140
Aircraft Original Type:Blackburn Ripon
Aircraft Generic Type:Blackburn Ripon
Aircraft Version:Blackburn Ripon II F
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Lahti - Vesivehmaa (EFLA)Map
Country:Finland
Collection:Päijät-Hämeen Ilmailumuseo / Päijänne-Tavastia Aviation Museum
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:498929Submit Correction
View count: 223
The extraordinary Päijät-Hämeen ilmailumuseo near Lahti, in a very dark wooden storage hangar on the former WW2 Vesivehmaa air base is a collection of extremely rare and historic items run by a volunteer organisation that saved from scrapping many significant airframes stored there in the 1960s. Blackburn Ripon IIF RI140 is the only surviving example of this inter-war torpedo bomber anywhere in the world. One of 25 built under licence by the State Aircraft Factory between 1930 and 1934, it was also used for reconnaissance, liaison and target tug work.
Registration / Serial:RI-140
Aircraft Version:Blackburn Ripon II F
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Lahti - Vesivehmaa (EFLA)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:MG-130
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis
C/n (msn):N75084403
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Area:Helsinki-Jätkäsaari / Verkkokauppa [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:498926Submit Correction
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On the viewing roof overlooking Helsinki's dock area, on top of the Verkkokauppa electronics store
Registration / Serial:MG-130
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis
C/n (msn):N75084403
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Area:Helsinki-Jätkäsaari / Verkkokauppa [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:MG-130
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis
C/n (msn):N75084403
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Area:Helsinki-Jätkäsaari / Verkkokauppa [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:498926Submit Correction
View count: 324
On the viewing roof overlooking Helsinki's dock area, on top of the Verkkokauppa electronics store
Registration / Serial:MG-130
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis
C/n (msn):N75084403
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Area:Helsinki-Jätkäsaari / Verkkokauppa [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:FM-45
Military Code:A
Aircraft Original Type:Fouga CM-170 Magister
Aircraft Generic Type:Fouga CM-170 Magister
Aircraft Version:Fouga CM-170R Magister
Licence-built by:Valmet
C/n (msn):FM-45
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Jyväskylä (EFJY / JYV)Map
Country:Finland
Collection:Suomen Ilmavoimamuseo
Photo Date:15 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:498897Submit Correction
View count: 225
At the end of the 1950s, Finland purchased 18 Magisters from France, also obtaining a manufacturing license. The Finnish manufacturer Valmet later built 62 Magisters, finishing in 1967. The aircraft had a secondary attack role in the event of war, but limited by agreements with the Soviet Union. Also dominating this photo is the last remaining example of a Finnish IL-28 bomber, NH-4. Four of these were used for target towing, maritime reconnaissance and patrolling as well as aerial mapping until 1981.
Registration / Serial:FM-45
Aircraft Version:Fouga CM-170R Magister
C/n (msn):FM-45
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Jyväskylä (EFJY / JYV)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:15 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:FM-45
Military Code:A
Aircraft Original Type:Fouga CM-170 Magister
Aircraft Generic Type:Fouga CM-170 Magister
Aircraft Version:Fouga CM-170R Magister
Licence-built by:Valmet
C/n (msn):FM-45
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Jyväskylä (EFJY / JYV)Map
Country:Finland
Collection:Suomen Ilmavoimamuseo
Photo Date:15 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:498897Submit Correction
View count: 225
At the end of the 1950s, Finland purchased 18 Magisters from France, also obtaining a manufacturing license. The Finnish manufacturer Valmet later built 62 Magisters, finishing in 1967. The aircraft had a secondary attack role in the event of war, but limited by agreements with the Soviet Union. Also dominating this photo is the last remaining example of a Finnish IL-28 bomber, NH-4. Four of these were used for target towing, maritime reconnaissance and patrolling as well as aerial mapping until 1981.
Registration / Serial:FM-45
Aircraft Version:Fouga CM-170R Magister
C/n (msn):FM-45
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Jyväskylä (EFJY / JYV)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:15 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Airport:Jyväskylä (EFJY / JYV)Map
Country:Finland
Collection:Suomen Ilmavoimamuseo
Photo Date:15 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:498893Submit Correction
View count: 628
A rare machine indeed, the last surviving example of the Vihuri trainer, of which 51 were built by Valmet in Finland between 1951 and 1959. A large number of accidents led to government intervention and grounding in May 1959, but it was later determined that pilot violations of flight regulations were mainly to blame. Interestingly, the engines were rebuilt Mercurys from Blenheim bombers. This example accumulated 802 flying hours, after which it served as a ground instructional frame at the Air Force Academy in Kauhava.
Registration / Serial:VH-18
Aircraft Version:Valmet Vihuri II
C/n (msn):II/17
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Jyväskylä (EFJY / JYV)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:15 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Airport:Jyväskylä (EFJY / JYV)Map
Country:Finland
Collection:Suomen Ilmavoimamuseo
Photo Date:15 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:498893Submit Correction
View count: 628
A rare machine indeed, the last surviving example of the Vihuri trainer, of which 51 were built by Valmet in Finland between 1951 and 1959. A large number of accidents led to government intervention and grounding in May 1959, but it was later determined that pilot violations of flight regulations were mainly to blame. Interestingly, the engines were rebuilt Mercurys from Blenheim bombers. This example accumulated 802 flying hours, after which it served as a ground instructional frame at the Air Force Academy in Kauhava.
Registration / Serial:VH-18
Aircraft Version:Valmet Vihuri II
C/n (msn):II/17
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Jyväskylä (EFJY / JYV)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:15 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:MG-138
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis
C/n (msn):96001039
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Ylli
City / Airport:Jyväskylä (EFJY / JYV)Map
Country:Finland
Collection:Suomen Ilmavoimamuseo
Photo Date:15 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:498883Submit Correction
View count: 239
Positioned next to two-seater MK-126 and Draken DK-270 outside the Finnish Air Force Museum
Registration / Serial:MG-138
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis
C/n (msn):96001039
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Jyväskylä (EFJY / JYV)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:15 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:MG-138
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis
C/n (msn):96001039
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Ylli
City / Airport:Jyväskylä (EFJY / JYV)Map
Country:Finland
Collection:Suomen Ilmavoimamuseo
Photo Date:15 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:498883Submit Correction
View count: 239
Positioned next to two-seater MK-126 and Draken DK-270 outside the Finnish Air Force Museum
Registration / Serial:MG-138
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis
C/n (msn):96001039
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Jyväskylä (EFJY / JYV)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:15 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:DK-270
Aircraft Original Type:Saab 35 Draken
Aircraft Generic Type:Saab 35 Draken
Aircraft Version:Saab J35CS Draken
C/n (msn):35812
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Jyväskylä (EFJY / JYV)Map
Country:Finland
Collection:Suomen Ilmavoimamuseo
Photo Date:15 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:498881Submit Correction
View count: 271
On outside display and the superb Finnish Air Force Museum. A total of 37 Drakens were obtained from Swedish stocks by Finland, including five of the J35CS variant for use as unarmed trainers. A further 12 Drakens were assembled under licence by Valmet in Finland.
Registration / Serial:DK-270
Aircraft Version:Saab J35CS Draken
C/n (msn):35812
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Jyväskylä (EFJY / JYV)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:15 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:DK-270
Aircraft Original Type:Saab 35 Draken
Aircraft Generic Type:Saab 35 Draken
Aircraft Version:Saab J35CS Draken
C/n (msn):35812
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Jyväskylä (EFJY / JYV)Map
Country:Finland
Collection:Suomen Ilmavoimamuseo
Photo Date:15 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:498881Submit Correction
View count: 271
On outside display and the superb Finnish Air Force Museum. A total of 37 Drakens were obtained from Swedish stocks by Finland, including five of the J35CS variant for use as unarmed trainers. A further 12 Drakens were assembled under licence by Valmet in Finland.
Registration / Serial:DK-270
Aircraft Version:Saab J35CS Draken
C/n (msn):35812
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Jyväskylä (EFJY / JYV)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:15 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:BL-200
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 142 Blenheim
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 142M/149/160 Blenheim/Bolingbroke/Bisley
Aircraft Version:Bristol 149 Blenheim Mk4
C/n (msn):VI/3
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Jyväskylä (EFJY / JYV)Map
Country:Finland
Collection:Suomen Ilmavoimamuseo
Photo Date:15 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:498880Submit Correction
View count: 546
Finland was the first country to place an export order for the Blenheim light bomber and around 20 Mk Is were delivered in 1937 and 1938. Additionally, a licence to locally produce the aircraft was granted to Finland's State Aircraft Factory in 1938 with an order placed for upwards of 40 Mk II and Mk IVs, completed in time for service in the 1940 Winter War against Russia. Twelve new Mk IVs were later diverted from RAF production, followed by 12 former RAF Mk Is. BL-200 was part of the final batch of Blenheims constructed in Finland and after service as target tugs, the last flew in 1958.
Registration / Serial:BL-200
Aircraft Version:Bristol 149 Blenheim Mk4
C/n (msn):VI/3
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Jyväskylä (EFJY / JYV)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:15 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:BL-200
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 142 Blenheim
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 142M/149/160 Blenheim/Bolingbroke/Bisley
Aircraft Version:Bristol 149 Blenheim Mk4
C/n (msn):VI/3
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Jyväskylä (EFJY / JYV)Map
Country:Finland
Collection:Suomen Ilmavoimamuseo
Photo Date:15 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:498880Submit Correction
View count: 546
Finland was the first country to place an export order for the Blenheim light bomber and around 20 Mk Is were delivered in 1937 and 1938. Additionally, a licence to locally produce the aircraft was granted to Finland's State Aircraft Factory in 1938 with an order placed for upwards of 40 Mk II and Mk IVs, completed in time for service in the 1940 Winter War against Russia. Twelve new Mk IVs were later diverted from RAF production, followed by 12 former RAF Mk Is. BL-200 was part of the final batch of Blenheims constructed in Finland and after service as target tugs, the last flew in 1958.
Registration / Serial:BL-200
Aircraft Version:Bristol 149 Blenheim Mk4
C/n (msn):VI/3
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Jyväskylä (EFJY / JYV)Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:15 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact