Early aircraft

[Nieuport IV-G]Neiuport IV-G Monoplane

This aircraft built in 1912 is one of two of the first aircraft purchased by the army. As far as I know, it's the oldest aircraft presently maintained in flying condition. It last flew in 1962 and it's not likely it will be allowed to fly again.

Built in 1912, c/n 138. Swedish serial number M-1.

The type was in service between 1912 and 1918.


[Camouflaged Phönix C.I model]Phönix C.I Dront

27 of these were in service with the army aviation from 1919, the last was retired in 1932. This is a model.


[Breguet CU1]Breguet C.U-1

[Breguet CU1 engine] A single example, designated B 1 was in service from 1912 until 1916.

This is a replica built as close to the original as possible, using some original parts, like the engine, some instruments and the tail.


[SW 15 model]Södertälje Verkstäders Aviatikavdelning SW 15

Three of these were in army service between 1917 and 1921. This is a model.


[Phönix 122]FMV/Phönixwerke Phönix 122 D.III

The type entered service with the army in 1919, was retired from the air force, where it was designated J 1, in 1932. A total of twelve served with the Swedish armed forces.

Built in 1919, military serial 947.


[Macchi M7, front view]Macchi-Nieuport M.7

Four aircraft of this type were in service between 1921 and 1927.

[Macchi M7, side view] Built in 1919, military serial 945.


[Nieuport-Delage ND 29 model]Nieuport-Delage ND 29C 1

Ten of these, starting service with the army in 1925 and retired from the air force in 1930, were designated J 2. This is a model.


[Heinkel HD 19 model]Heinkel/Svenska Aero HD 19

Six of these, designated J 4 served with the air force in the years 1928-37. This is a model.


[Bulldog model]Bristol Bulldog II

Ten Bulldog II/IIA were in Swedish service as J 7 in 1930-40. Two of them were transferred to Finland. This is a model.

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The photos here are all by me, 1988 and later
Document last modified 1996 Nov 26 by Urban Fredriksson
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