Carl Gustaf Von Rosen
Count Carl Gustaf Ericsson von Rosen (August 19, 1909 – July 13, 1977) was a Swedish pioneer aviator, humanitarian, and mercenary pilot. He flew relief missions in a number of conflicts as well as combat missions for Finland (whose first military aircraft his father had donated in 1918) and Biafran rebels. His flights for the Biafran rebels were notable for using the small Malmö MFI-9 in a ground attack role.
Read more about Carl Gustaf Von Rosen: Early Life and Family, Second Italo-Abyssinian War, Second World War, Post War, Biafran War, Return To Ethiopia
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