Gustaf Magnusson

Gustaf Magnusson
Nickname(s)Eka
Born8 December 1902
Ylitornio
Died27 December 1993 (1993-12-28) (aged 91)
Helsinki
AllegianceFinland Finland
Service / branchFinnish Air Force
Years of service1923–1946
RankMajor General
UnitNo. 24 Squadron
CommandsNo. 24 Squadron, Flying Regiment 3
AwardsMannerheim Cross
Other workBank 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]

  1. ^ Keskinen; Stenman 2003 p. 67
  2. ^ Keskinen; Stenman 2006 p. 115–116