VL Viima

Viima
VL Viima II at Oripää Airshow 2013
General information
TypeBasic trainer
National originFinland
ManufacturerValtion Lentokonetehdas
StatusTwo listed airworthy, several on static display
Primary userFinnish Air Force
Number built24
History
First flight11 November 1936
RetiredMay 1960 (Finnish Air Force)

VL Viima, constructed by the State Aircraft Factory (Finnish: Valtion lentokonetehdas or VL) is a Finnish two-seat, biplane trainer used by the Finnish Air Force from the late 1930s to the early 1960s. After military service, several were released into civil use.