These walk-around photos were taken at F11 Museum at Stockholm Skavsta Airport outside Nyköping in 2022. They show a Scottish Aviation Bulldog, designated Fpl 61C in Swedish Army service — a nimble two-seat training aircraft developed from the civilian Beagle Pup, which first flew in 1969. Sweden was the first export customer for the Bulldog, and a total of 78 were delivered to Sweden from 1971 onwards. The first 58 went to the Swedish Air Force as Sk 61, while 20 were delivered to the Swedish Army in 1972 as Fpl 61C, used for basic flight training and as forward air controllers for artillery fire direction — a demanding role that involved low-level flying in close coordination with ground forces.
The Army Bulldogs were based at Brandholmen airfield in Nyköping, making their connection to F11 Museum particularly fitting. They served in this role until 1989, when they were transferred to the Air Force and redesignated Sk 61C, remaining in service until 2001. This example is displayed in its original Swedish Army colour scheme — a link to an often overlooked chapter in Swedish military aviation history.