| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | RI-140 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Blackburn Ripon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Blackburn Ripon |
| Aircraft Version: | Blackburn Ripon II F |
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| Operator Titles: | Finland - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Lahti - VesivehmaaMap |
| Country: | Finland |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EFLA IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Päijät-Hämeen Ilmailumuseo / Päijänne-Tavastia Aviation Museum |
| Photo Date: | 31 July 2021 |
| Photo by: | Juhani Sipilä |
| Photo ID: | 388815 |
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The Finnish Air Force purchased the production licence and a pattern aircraft in 1928. The State Aircraft Factory delivered 25 Ripons in three lots between 1930 and 1934. The Ripon was used in reconnaissance, liaison, bombing and target tug duties. The last Ripon flight was February 16th, 1945. RI-140 is the sole survivor of the type in the World. [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 4 September 2021, and has since been viewed 505 times. |