Carl Gustaf von Rosen
Count Carl Gustaf Ericsson von Rosen (19 August 1909 – 13 July 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 Biafra. His flights for the Biafran Air Force were notable for using the small Malmö MFI-9 in a ground attack role.
Carl Gustaf von Rosen | |
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Carl Gustaf von Rosen (right) receiving a decoration from Bengt Nordenskiöld. | |
| Born | Carl Gustaf Ericsson von Rosen August 19, 1909 Helgesta, Sweden |
| Died | 13 July 1977 (aged 67) |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Occupation(s) | Pioneer aviator, humanitarian, mercenary pilot |
| Spouse(s) | Stina Maria Theresia (Mille) Wijkmark (1932–1936) Johanna (Hanny) Francina Krijgsman (1938–1943) Gunvor Lilian Martin (1943–1977) |
| Children | 6 |
| Parent(s) | Eric von Rosen Mary Fock |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Finland Ethiopian Empire Biafra |
| Service/ | Finnish Air Force Ethiopian Air Force ONUC Biafran Air Force |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Battles/wars | Second Italo-Ethiopian War World War II
Nigerian Civil War |
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