History of SE-EFM

The aircraft was manufactured Malmö Flygindusti (later acquired by SAAB) in 1964 and was one of two in the preproduction series. It was fitted with "hard points" to allow for weaponry to be carried under the wings. Tests were made in both Norway and Sweden to evaluate the concept of "light attack".

In Sweden tests were made to introduce MFI-9B as a light attack plane but the Swedish Defence was not convinced. Here the plane seen painted green with military nationality markings, carrying rockets.

Eventually the aircraft was painted for civilian use.

Following the adventure in the Soviet Union the plane arrived in Sweden by ship at the harbour of Väjafabriken. Following repairs the plane is here seen on the ice of the river Ångermanälven near the Bollsta sawmill in the spring of 1973.

The aircraft then was based on ESSU (Eskilstuna) and is here seen taking off among houses in the town (with the permission from the authorities) after having been on display at a car dealership for a promotion. This was the simplest way of bringing the plane back to the airport!

ESSU is still the base but during summertime the private field at Malmköping is used.

MFI 9-B is a simple and robust aircraft with fantastic flying characteristics. A typical military trainer.

Most renowned is MFI 9-B probably for its performance during the Biafra War under the command of Count Carl-Gustaf von Rosen. One of the pilots from that time is Capt. August Okpe is here seen when he recently tried the left seat in SE-EFM together with Capt. Eric von Rosen. The newly published book by August "The Last Flight" is seen lying on the cowling. It tells you his missions and experiences during the Biafra War.

There are documentary films and other books covering the development and story of

MFI-9B.