The Finnish Defence Ministry bought 12 Gnats in October 1956 and allocated serials GN-101 to 110 for the fighters, and GN-112 and 113 for the photoreconnaissance versions. The planes were allocated to Hävittäjälentolaivue 11 based at Jyväskylä (EFJY). Despite the Gnat's positive features, it was a new and untried aircraft with deficiencies and design flaws. Unfortunately, it was troublesome in service, demanding repairs, modifications and technical issues that required constant attention. Four of the twelve were lost in service but this example is now a nice gate guardian at this super museum.