| 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 |
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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. It was added on 6 October 2022, and has since been viewed 256 times. |