Bristol Bulldog Mk.II ( J-7A )
One of two planes donated by Sweden 
on 15th December 1939 (ex Sweden J-7A ser. 5214).
Code: BU-216
  
Drab geen camo version for Finnish campaigns in the 
109g slot, adapted from a file by Jan Tuma.

cheers
Ade Kelly 'flying tiger'
Aug 2006


History: Courtesy Jan Tuma.

The Bristol Bulldog was one of RAF's famous pre-war 
biplane fighters but was withdrawn from RAF service
 in 1937. However it was used by the Finnish Air Force 
during the Winter War and claimed several victories against 
more modern opponents. 
Total production: 449

Prototype (1) 
Mk.I (2) - equipped with a Bristol Jupiter VII with 440 hp.
Mk.II (92) - modified Mk.I with lengthened fuselage and Jupiter VII.
Mk.IIA (268) - re-designed oil system, strengthened structure for 
additional load and Jupiter VIIF. 
Mk.III (4) - Danish order as Mk.II but with 450 hp Jupiter VIFH and
 2x8 mm Madsens machine-guns. 
Mk.IIIA (2) - Mk.II with improved performance. 
Mk.IVA (18) - Finnish order with alternative ski-wheeled undercarriage 
plus armament heating system. 
H.A. (1) - as Mk.II but with increased ruder area. 
T.M. (59) - two-seat trainer version. 
J.S.S.F. (2) - Japanese licence-built by Nakajima 


The Bulldog saw service in: Australia (8), Denmark (4 Mk.III), Estonia
 (12 Mk.II), Finland (2 Mk.II - ex-Swedish Air Force) and 17 Mk.IVA), 
Great Britain, Japan (2 J.S.S.F), Latvia (12 Mk.II), Sweden (3 Mk.II, 8 Mk.IIA). 



