| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | OH-VII |
| Aircraft Original Type: | VL Viima |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | VL Viima |
| Aircraft Version: | VL Viima II |
| C/n (msn): | VI-21 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Helsinki - VantaaMap |
| Country: | Finland |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EFHK IATA: HEL Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Suomen Ilmailumuseo |
| Photo Date: | 13 November 2020 |
| Photo by: | Juhani Sipilä |
| Photo ID: | 302855 |
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Viima II was derived from Viima I. The prototype of the Viima II took air first time October 12th, 1937. The Viima II was proven successful and the State Aircraft Factory delivered 22 Viima IIs in 1939. The Finnish Air Force used aircraft as a trainer. VI-21 made the last flight of the type in the Finnish Air Force August 17th, 1962. Eight Viima IIs were sold to civilian use. VI-21 became OH-VII and flied until 1985. (Ilmailumuseot.fi - Aviationmuseums.fi) [Nikon D750 + Tamron SP 24-70mm/2,8G VC] This photo is copyright © Juhani Sipilä, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 21 November 2020, and has since been viewed 158 times. |