Eric von Rosen
Eric von Rosen was a Swedish benefactor who played a pivotal role in the early development of the Finnish Air Force by donating its first aircraft in 1918, which featured his painted good luck symbol, the blue swastika. His contributions are historically significant, though the emblem he introduced has become a topic of controversy in contemporary discussions about military symbolism.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 2 | 5.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 9,104 | $403,000 | 677$ |
| Finland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 5,540,718 | 10,738 | $272,000 | 527$ |
| Totals | 3 | 10,961,959 | 19,842 | $675,000 | 1,204$ |
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Norway:
Eric von Rosen donated Finland's first military aircraft and used the swastika as his personal symbol.
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Norway:
Eric von Rosen donated Finland's first military aircraft and used the swastika as his personal symbol.
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Finland:
Eric von Rosen donated the first aircraft to the Finnish Air Force in 1918.
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