History
Narrative Summary
Key Dates
Current Status
To be added
Future Plans
None known.
Markings
National Insignia
Aircraft Serial Numbers
The Finnish military serial numbering system consists of a two-letter prefix designating the basic aircraft type and a two or three figure number for each airframe, e.g. Magister FM-26.
Unit/Base Codes
Coding system not used
Aircraft
Aircraft Designations
None – Manufacturers designations used.
Current Aircraft Inventory
Table of Current Service Aircraft
All-Time Aircraft Used List
All-Time Table of Aircraft Used
Aircraft NOT Used
False reports of aircraft on order or in service
Organisation
Main Headquarters
PL3041161, Tikkakoski, Jyväskylä.
Organisational Structure
The air force is organised into three air-defence wings, each with a fighter squadron assigned to one of three air defence areas. A small number of centrally controlled squadrons provide general support facilities.
Current Order of Battle
Table of Current Order of Battle
Historical Orders of Battle
List of Historical Orders of Battle – to be added.
All-Time Flying Units List
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
The main air bases currently used are Halli, Jyväskylä-Luonetjarvi, Kauhava, Kuopio-Rissala, Rovaniemi and Tampere-Pirkkala.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
In addition to the main bases, there are also a number of smaller airports and airfields around the country which are sometimes used by the Air Force.
Military Air Bases Listing – to be added.
More Information
Books
Finnish Military Aviation Bibliography – to be added.
Magazines
World Air Power Journal No.5 p.144-146
Air International February 1997
Air Forces Research No.1
Combat Aircraft June-July 1997
Combat Aircraft Aug-Sept 1997
Air Forces Monthly April 1998
Scramble March 1997
Websites
Finnish Defence Forces Official Website
wikipedia: Finnish Air Force
wikipedia: Aircraft of the Finnish Air Force