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Registration / Serial:GN-112
Aircraft Original Type:Folland Fo-141/144 Gnat
Aircraft Generic Type:Folland Fo-141/144 Gnat
Aircraft Version:Folland Fo-141 Gnat F1
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: 122
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 F1
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-141/144 Gnat
Aircraft Generic Type:Folland Fo-141/144 Gnat
Aircraft Version:Folland Fo-141 Gnat F1
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: 122
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 F1
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
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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: 131
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 [ Off-Airport ]
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:498926Submit Correction
View count: 138
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 [ Off-Airport ]
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 [ Off-Airport ]
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:498926Submit Correction
View count: 138
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 [ Off-Airport ]
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:FM-45
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
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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
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: 113
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: 380
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: 380
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
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: 120
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
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: 120
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: 150
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: 150
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: 209
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: 209
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:"DK-247"
Aircraft Original Type:Saab 35 Draken
Aircraft Generic Type:Saab 35 Draken
Aircraft Version:Saab J35FS Draken
C/n (msn):35455
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Area:Tuulos / Kauppakeskus Tuulonen [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:498858Submit Correction
View count: 106
For some reason marked as DK-247, this Draken displayed at the Tuulos shopping centre is really DK-249
Registration / Serial:"DK-247"
Aircraft Version:Saab J35FS Draken
C/n (msn):35455
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Area:Tuulos / Kauppakeskus Tuulonen [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:"DK-247"
Aircraft Original Type:Saab 35 Draken
Aircraft Generic Type:Saab 35 Draken
Aircraft Version:Saab J35FS Draken
C/n (msn):35455
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Area:Tuulos / Kauppakeskus Tuulonen [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:498858Submit Correction
View count: 106
For some reason marked as DK-247, this Draken displayed at the Tuulos shopping centre is really DK-249
Registration / Serial:"DK-247"
Aircraft Version:Saab J35FS Draken
C/n (msn):35455
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Area:Tuulos / Kauppakeskus Tuulonen [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:MG-124
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis
C/n (msn):N75084151
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Area:Tuulos / Kauppakeskus Tuulonen [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:498847Submit Correction
View count: 118
When the Finnish Air Force stopped flying their MiG-21s in the late-1980s, many were preserved across the country. This one is part of an outdoor display along with an Mi-8 and Draken at the Tuulos shopping centre.
Registration / Serial:MG-124
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis
C/n (msn):N75084151
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Area:Tuulos / Kauppakeskus Tuulonen [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:MG-124
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis
C/n (msn):N75084151
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Area:Tuulos / Kauppakeskus Tuulonen [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:498847Submit Correction
View count: 118
When the Finnish Air Force stopped flying their MiG-21s in the late-1980s, many were preserved across the country. This one is part of an outdoor display along with an Mi-8 and Draken at the Tuulos shopping centre.
Registration / Serial:MG-124
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis
C/n (msn):N75084151
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Area:Tuulos / Kauppakeskus Tuulonen [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Area:Tuulos / Kauppakeskus Tuulonen [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:498844Submit Correction
View count: 71
When first retired from Air Force service back in the 1980s, this Mi-8 was placed on display at the Finnish Aviation Museum at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. It later moved to the Lahti-Vesivehmaa collection, and most recently to the Tuulos shopping centre where DC-2 DO-1 is preserved indoors.
Registration / Serial:HS-6
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-8P
C/n (msn):13306
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Area:Tuulos / Kauppakeskus Tuulonen [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
City / Area:Tuulos / Kauppakeskus Tuulonen [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:498844Submit Correction
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When first retired from Air Force service back in the 1980s, this Mi-8 was placed on display at the Finnish Aviation Museum at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. It later moved to the Lahti-Vesivehmaa collection, and most recently to the Tuulos shopping centre where DC-2 DO-1 is preserved indoors.
Registration / Serial:HS-6
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-8P
C/n (msn):13306
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Area:Tuulos / Kauppakeskus Tuulonen [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
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
City / Area:Tuulos / Kauppakeskus Tuulonen [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Finland
Collection:Suomen Ilmavoimamuseo
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:498797Submit Correction
View count: 147
The interior of this unique DC-2 exhibit has been superbly restored, as seen here in the cockpit
Registration / Serial:DO-1
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-2-115E
C/n (msn):1354
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Area:Tuulos / Kauppakeskus Tuulonen [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
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
City / Area:Tuulos / Kauppakeskus Tuulonen [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Finland
Collection:Suomen Ilmavoimamuseo
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:498797Submit Correction
View count: 147
The interior of this unique DC-2 exhibit has been superbly restored, as seen here in the cockpit
Registration / Serial:DO-1
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-2-115E
C/n (msn):1354
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Area:Tuulos / Kauppakeskus Tuulonen [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
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
City / Area:Tuulos / Kauppakeskus Tuulonen [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:498783Submit Correction
View count: 474
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.
Registration / Serial:DO-1
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-2-115E
C/n (msn):1354
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Area:Tuulos / Kauppakeskus Tuulonen [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
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
City / Area:Tuulos / Kauppakeskus Tuulonen [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:498783Submit Correction
View count: 474
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.
Registration / Serial:DO-1
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-2-115E
C/n (msn):1354
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Area:Tuulos / Kauppakeskus Tuulonen [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:Finland
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:HN-427
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):1427/FNC027
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Ostrava - Leoš Janáček (LKMT / OSR)Map
Country:Czechia
Event:NATO Days 2022
Photo Date:19 September 2022
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:498448Submit Correction
View count: 106
Registration / Serial:HN-427
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1427/FNC027
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Ostrava - Leoš Janáček (LKMT / OSR)Map
Country:Czechia
Photo Date:19 September 2022
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Registration / Serial:HN-427
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):1427/FNC027
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Ostrava - Leoš Janáček (LKMT / OSR)Map
Country:Czechia
Event:NATO Days 2022
Photo Date:19 September 2022
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:498448Submit Correction
View count: 106
Registration / Serial:HN-427
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1427/FNC027
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Ostrava - Leoš Janáček (LKMT / OSR)Map
Country:Czechia
Photo Date:19 September 2022
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
City / Airport:Ostrava - Leoš Janáček (LKMT / OSR)Map
Country:Czechia
Event:NATO Days 2022
Photo Date:19 September 2022
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:498424Submit Correction
View count: 78
Registration / Serial:CC-3
Aircraft Version:CASA C295M
C/n (msn):S-086
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Ostrava - Leoš Janáček (LKMT / OSR)Map
Country:Czechia
Photo Date:19 September 2022
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
City / Airport:Ostrava - Leoš Janáček (LKMT / OSR)Map
Country:Czechia
Event:NATO Days 2022
Photo Date:19 September 2022
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:498424Submit Correction
View count: 78
Registration / Serial:CC-3
Aircraft Version:CASA C295M
C/n (msn):S-086
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Ostrava - Leoš Janáček (LKMT / OSR)Map
Country:Czechia
Photo Date:19 September 2022
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Registration / Serial:HN-421
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):1412/FNC021
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Ostrava - Leoš Janáček (LKMT / OSR)Map
Country:Czechia
Event:NATO Days 2022
Photo Date:17 September 2022
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:498405Submit Correction
View count: 134
Registration / Serial:HN-421
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1412/FNC021
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Ostrava - Leoš Janáček (LKMT / OSR)Map
Country:Czechia
Photo Date:17 September 2022
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Registration / Serial:HN-421
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):1412/FNC021
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Ostrava - Leoš Janáček (LKMT / OSR)Map
Country:Czechia
Event:NATO Days 2022
Photo Date:17 September 2022
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
Photo ID:498405Submit Correction
View count: 134
Registration / Serial:HN-421
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1412/FNC021
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Ostrava - Leoš Janáček (LKMT / OSR)Map
Country:Czechia
Photo Date:17 September 2022
Photo by:WalAndPlContact
City / Airport:Linköping - Malmen (ESCF)Map
Country:Sweden
Collection:Flygvapenmuseum
Photo Date:25 August 2022
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Photo ID:498245Submit Correction
View count: 153
During the refurbishment of the 'early years hall' a part of the collection is squeezed together underneath the balcony. The aircraft cannot be viewed up close.
Registration / Serial:714
Aircraft Version:Hawker B4A Hart
C/n (msn):52
Operator Titles:Sweden - Air Force / Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Linköping - Malmen (ESCF)Map
Country:Sweden
Photo Date:25 August 2022
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
City / Airport:Linköping - Malmen (ESCF)Map
Country:Sweden
Collection:Flygvapenmuseum
Photo Date:25 August 2022
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Photo ID:498245Submit Correction
View count: 153
During the refurbishment of the 'early years hall' a part of the collection is squeezed together underneath the balcony. The aircraft cannot be viewed up close.
Registration / Serial:714
Aircraft Version:Hawker B4A Hart
C/n (msn):52
Operator Titles:Sweden - Air Force / Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Linköping - Malmen (ESCF)Map
Country:Sweden
Photo Date:25 August 2022
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Registration / Serial:"GN-101"
Aircraft Original Type:Folland Fo-141/144 Gnat
Aircraft Generic Type:Folland Fo-141/144 Gnat
Aircraft Version:Folland Fo-141 Gnat F1
C/n (msn):FL5
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Kreivi von Rosen
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Midland Air Museum
Photo Date:27 June 2021
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
Photo ID:497505Submit Correction
View count: 140
The fuselage of RAF Gnat F.1 XK741 has been restored as 'GN-101' of the Finnish AF. The original GN-101 was c/n FL.8 and is preserved in Finland.
Registration / Serial:"GN-101"
Aircraft Version:Folland Fo-141 Gnat F1
C/n (msn):FL5
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 June 2021
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
Registration / Serial:"GN-101"
Aircraft Original Type:Folland Fo-141/144 Gnat
Aircraft Generic Type:Folland Fo-141/144 Gnat
Aircraft Version:Folland Fo-141 Gnat F1
C/n (msn):FL5
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Kreivi von Rosen
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Midland Air Museum
Photo Date:27 June 2021
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
Photo ID:497505Submit Correction
View count: 140
The fuselage of RAF Gnat F.1 XK741 has been restored as 'GN-101' of the Finnish AF. The original GN-101 was c/n FL.8 and is preserved in Finland.
Registration / Serial:"GN-101"
Aircraft Version:Folland Fo-141 Gnat F1
C/n (msn):FL5
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Coventry - Baginton (EGBE / CVT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 June 2021
Photo by:Martin BridgesContact
Registration / Serial:HN-414
Military Code:14
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):1387/FNC014
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Uppsala (ESCM)Map
Country:Sweden
Event:Försvarsmaktens Flygdag 2022
Photo Date:27 August 2022
Photo by:Bart HoekstraContact
Photo ID:496856Submit Correction
View count: 116
Registration / Serial:HN-414
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1387/FNC014
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Uppsala (ESCM)Map
Country:Sweden
Photo Date:27 August 2022
Photo by:Bart HoekstraContact
Registration / Serial:HN-414
Military Code:14
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):1387/FNC014
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Uppsala (ESCM)Map
Country:Sweden
Event:Försvarsmaktens Flygdag 2022
Photo Date:27 August 2022
Photo by:Bart HoekstraContact
Photo ID:496856Submit Correction
View count: 116
Registration / Serial:HN-414
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
C/n (msn):1387/FNC014
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Uppsala (ESCM)Map
Country:Sweden
Photo Date:27 August 2022
Photo by:Bart HoekstraContact
Registration / Serial:HW-321
Military Code:21
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-1182 Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace Hawk
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk 51
C/n (msn):312218
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
Unit Markings:Midnight Hawks
Promotional Titles:25 Years Midnight Hawks
City / Airport:Uppsala (ESCM)Map
Country:Sweden
Event:Försvarsmaktens Flygdag 2022
Photo Date:27 August 2022
Photo by:Bart HoekstraContact
Photo ID:494508Submit Correction
View count: 195
25 years Midnight Hawks.
Registration / Serial:HW-321
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk 51
C/n (msn):312218
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Uppsala (ESCM)Map
Country:Sweden
Photo Date:27 August 2022
Photo by:Bart HoekstraContact
Registration / Serial:HW-321
Military Code:21
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-1182 Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:British Aerospace Hawk
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk 51
C/n (msn):312218
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
Unit Markings:Midnight Hawks
Promotional Titles:25 Years Midnight Hawks
City / Airport:Uppsala (ESCM)Map
Country:Sweden
Event:Försvarsmaktens Flygdag 2022
Photo Date:27 August 2022
Photo by:Bart HoekstraContact
Photo ID:494508Submit Correction
View count: 195
25 years Midnight Hawks.
Registration / Serial:HW-321
Aircraft Version:British Aerospace Hawk 51
C/n (msn):312218
Operator Titles:Finland - Air Force
City / Airport:Uppsala (ESCM)Map
Country:Sweden
Photo Date:27 August 2022
Photo by:Bart HoekstraContact