Gustaf Magnusson | |
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| Nickname(s) | Eka |
| Born | 8 December 1902 Ylitornio |
| Died | 27 December 1993 (aged 91) Helsinki |
| Allegiance |  Finland |
| Service | Finnish Air Force |
| Years of service | 1923–1946 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | No. 24 Squadron |
| Commands | No. 24 Squadron, Flying Regiment 3 |
| Awards | Mannerheim Cross |
| Other work | Bank manager |
Gustaf Erik Magnusson (8 December 1902, in Ylitornio – 27 December 1993, in Helsinki) was a Finnish major general, fighter ace and Mannerheim Cross Knight. He was the commander of the No. 24 Squadron and Flying Regiment 3 during World War II. He also flew 158 sorties as a fighter pilot and shot down 5 1/2 enemy aircraft.[1][2]