Carl Gustaf von Rosen

Carl Gustaf von Rosen
Picture of Bengt Nordenskiöld and Carl Gustaf von Rosen
Carl Gustaf von Rosen (right) receiving a decoration from Bengt Nordenskiöld.
Born
Carl Gustaf Ericsson von Rosen

August 19, 1909
Died13 July 1977(1977-07-13) (aged 67)
NationalitySwedish
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)
Children6
Parent(s)Eric von Rosen
Mary Fock
Military career
Allegiance Finland
Ethiopian Empire Ethiopian Empire
 Biafra
Service / branch Finnish Air Force
Ethiopian Empire Ethiopian Air Force
United Nations ONUC
Biafran Air Force
Years of service1942–1945
Battles / wars

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.