Mikael Carlsson in front of his newly-completed Thulin A monoplane, which is expected to make its first post-restoration flight this spring. Last flown in 1921, the aircraft was stored in pieces for nearly 70yr.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bleriot Bleriot-XI - ФранцияFrance - 1909

The Thulin's engine, a 50 h.p. Gnome Omega seven-cylinder rotary licence-built under the design nation Thulin K.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bleriot Bleriot-XI - ФранцияFrance - 1909

Carleson's superbly-restored Thulin A, a 1918 licence-built version of the Bleriot XI.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Bleriot Bleriot-XI - ФранцияFrance - 1909

The Tummelisa replica in flight, with owner/builder Carleson at the controls - in "real life" he flies 737s and MD-83s for charter airline Transwede. Built in 8yr, the Tummelisa was first flown on January 30, 1989; since then it has appeared at several airshows in Sweden.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: FVM O-1 Tummelisa - ШвецияSweden - 1920

Note, more easily visible in the close-up of the nose, the very upright windscreen. Built almost entirely single-handedly, the Tummelisa shows Carlsson's fine workmanship and attention to detail. He even restored the 90 h.p. Thulin rotary engine himself.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: FVM O-1 Tummelisa - ШвецияSweden - 1920

Bathed in golden Northern light, Mikael Carlsson’s Tummelisa replica shows off its distinctive profile. Note the high rear decking.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: FVM O-1 Tummelisa - ШвецияSweden - 1920