Aircraft Photo of OH-MVL | De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver Mk1 | Rajavartiolaitos - Finnish Border Guard | AirHistory.net #503559
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:OH-MVL
Aircraft Original Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver
Aircraft Generic Type:De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver (L-20/U-6)
Aircraft Version:De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver Mk1
C/n (msn):141
Operator Titles:Rajavartiolaitos - Finnish Border Guard
Location
City / Airport:Helsinki - VantaaMap
Country:Finland
Airport Codes:ICAO: EFHK   IATA: HEL   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:Suomen Ilmailumuseo
 
Photo Date:16 June 2022
Photo by:Richard Vandervord
Photo ID: 503559
Photo Comment

The Finnish Border Guards used three Beavers from 1951 till 1988 for border patrol, search & rescue and air ambulance missions, often on floats or skis. This one was retired to the museum in February 1988. The Finnish AF also had three Beavers, but all were lost in accidents.

This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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