Introduction This is a survey of Finnish aviation, defence and aircraft scale modelling magazines. All magazines are Finnish text only, unless otherwise stated. For other nations, check our country by country listing. An alphabetical index of titles is also available, as is a list of useful magazine shops which deal with new or secondhand magazines. Quick jump: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

	'Aero' [? publisher, ISSN n/a] Aviation magazine first published in 1921. Issued quarterly at first, then increased to bi-monthly and finally monthly. Continued until at least January 1937. No further information. Ceased publication
	'Feeniks' [Ilmailumuseoyhdistys ry, ISSN 0788-7760] Quarterly magazine published since 1991. Previously appeared under the title 'Ilmailuyhdistyksen Tiedote' (see below). Published by the Aviation Museum Society of Finland. A4 size with 24 - 32 pages per issue. Edited by Börje Hjelm 1991 - 2000, and Erkki Kivikero 2001 onwards. Current Further information: website: Feeniks
	'Ilmailu' [Suomen Ilmailuliiton, ISSN 0019-252X ] Monthly magazine of the Finnish Aviation Association (SIL). Includes many feature articles on the aircraft operated by the Finnish Air Force. Current Further information: website: Ilmailu
	'Ilmailuyhdistyksen Tiedote' [Ilmailumuseoyhdistys ry, ISSN n/a] Title means Aviation Museum Society Bulletin. Quarterly magazine. Included feature article on Finnish aviation history and veterans memoirs as well as museum news. Average size was 20 pages. The editor was Börje Hjelm. Published 1976-1980 in A4 size, then 1981-1990 in A5 size. Changed its name to 'Feeniks' in 1991 (see above). Ceased publication
	'Lentoratas' [Lentotekniikan kilta ry, ISSN 0780-6507] Newsletter of a Finnish warbird operating group. The year 2004 saw the 22nd annual issue. The editor is Harri Ylinen. Current Further information: Harri Ylinen, Mimminkaari 21, 35600 HALLI. Tel: (03)5320 715. e-mail: halevi@mantta.fi, website: Lentotekniikan Kilta ry
	'Mallari' [IPMS-Finland, ISSN ? ] First published in 1971? Quarterly scale plastic modelling magazine. The majority of the feature articles are on aircraft and aircraft modelling. Finnish text with English captions to photos and drawings. Each issue includes an in-depth article on an aircraft type operated in Finland - with scale plan drawings, photos, colour scheme details and historical data. Current Further information: IPMS Finland ry., PL 798, 00101 Helsinki. website: IPMS Finland
	'PienoisMalli' [Hobby-Kustannus Oy, ISSN ? ] Title means ScaleModel. Established in 1981, 'PienoisMalli' magazine is the Finnish language specialist publication for scale model and radio control hobbyists, covering plastic model kits, figurines and dioramas, RC models, boats and model ships, model railroads, tools and materials, photography, electronics, computers and software, if applicable to modelling hobbies national and international modelling news, races, happenings, trade and hobby shows. 'PienoisMalli' magazine is published eight times a year. Current Further information: Hobby-Kustannus Oy, Kirvestie 34 C, 00760 Helsinki. Tel: +358-9-3870400, Fax: +358-9-3870060. Website: Pienois Malli
	'PienoisMalli' [Ky Pienoismallijulkaisut, ISSN n/a] Title means ScaleModel. Featured modelling and aviation history articles. A4 size magazine of 12 pages each issue. The editor was Toivo Sorsa. Published annually in 1975 (No.1), 1976 (No.2) and 1977 (No.3). Changed its name to 'Spinneri' in 1978 (see below). Ceased publication
	'PienoisMalli Special' [Ky Pienoismallijulkaisut, ISSN n/a] Title means ScaleModel Special. Sister magazine to 'pienoisMALLI' (see above), each dedicated to one aircraft. A4 size magazine edited by Toivo Sorsa. Only 4 issues published: 1975 No.1, 1976 No.2 & 3, 1977 No.4. Ceased publication
	'Siivet - Wings' [Apali Oy, ISSN 0783-2990 ] 'Siivet' is the leading aviation magazine in Finland. It features a wide range of aviation topics: military aviation, commercial aviation, aviation games, space, etc. It also include historical articles often WWII stories or aircraft types. 'Siivet' has been published for nearly 20 years and is issued 6 times a year. A sample issue appeared in 1986, followed by a full six issues in 1987. The editor has been Rauni Vainio from the start. The publisher of the first few issues was Ilmailukustannus Oy, then AR-kustannus and now Apali Oy. Current Further information: website: Siivet
	'Spinneri' [PM-julkaisut, ISSN n/a] Title means Spinner. Subtitled 'Ilmailulehti' (Aviation Magazine). First published under the title 'PienoisMalli' (see first title above). Featured modelling and aviation history articles. A4 size magazine of 12 pages each issue. The editor was Toivo Sorsa. Published twice in 1978 (No.1 & No.2). No further issues known. Ceased publication
	'Suomen Ilmailuhistoriallinen Lehti' [InScale 72 production, ISSN 1237-2315 ] Title translates as 'Finnish Aviation Historical Magazine'. 'Suomen Ilmailuhistoriallinen Lehti' in an independent aviation historical publication that is published four times a year since 1994. The magazine receives a lot of co-operation with the Keski-Suomen Ilmailumuseo aviation museum. The magazine can be ordered from editor Pentti Manninen and it can also be bought from the museum shop. The magazine is supplied abroad with an eight page English summary - the summary is included in the price. The magazine is printed in black and white and it usually has 24 pages. Current Further information: Suomen Ilmailuhistoriallinen Lehti, Editor Pentti Manninen, Mäkelänkatu 5 B 10, FIN-00550 Helsinki. Phone/fax +358 971 2272. website: Suomen Ilmailuhistoriallinen Lehti
	'Suomen Siivet' [Ilmailuhistorian Harrastajat r.y., No ISSN] Subtitled 'Ilmailuhistoriallinen Lehti' (Aviation Historical Magazine). The title means Finnish Wings. This magazine was dedicated to Finnish aviation history - civil and military - with a lot of rare pictures. It was printed in black and white, and sometimes featured a coloured cover. The average size was 32 pages. The publisher and only editor was Ossi Anttonen. It was first published in 1968, when only one issue appeared. In the years 1969 - 1970 there were four issues per year, and in the years 1971 - 1973 six issues per year, giving 26 issues altogether. Ceased publication