VL Pyry
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VL Pyry (Finnish language for blizzard) was a Finnish low-winged, two-seated fighter trainer aircraft, built by the State Aircraft Factory (Valtion lentokonetehdas) for use with the Finnish Air Force. The Pyry was in use from 1939 to 1962. The aircraft was a mixed construction of wood, steel, fabric, and duraluminium.[1]
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VL Pyry at the Finnish Aviation Museum | |
Role | Reconnaissance/fighter |
Manufacturer | Valtion lentokonetehdas |
First flight | 29 March 1939 |
Introduction | 1941 |
Retired | 7 September 1962 |
Status | Retired |
Primary user | Finnish Air Force |
Number built | 41 |
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