Carl Gustaf von Rosen, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Carl Gustaf von Rosen

Swedish noble and mercenary

Date of Birth: 19-Aug-1909

Place of Birth: Flen Municipality, Södermanland County, Sweden

Date of Death: 13-Jul-1977

Profession: military personnel, aircraft pilot

Nationality: Sweden

Zodiac Sign: Leo

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 Biafran rebels.
His flights for the Biafran rebels were notable for using the small Malmö MFI-9 in a ground attack role.