The Fokker D.VII in Finland
From september 1919 until january 1924, the Finnish Air Force used three D.VII’s for training purposes. They were bought secretely in Germany, and were built by O.A.W.
First they retained their lozenge colours, and the German cross was made into a Finnish swastika, the national marking on military planes. From these three, one crashed in january 1920, and one in february 1920. The last was taken out of service in january 1924. Besides on wheels, they were also operated on ski’s.
Profile of Finish Fokker D.VII '1D.357' by Kristjan Runarsson (click to show)
