With a cruising speed of 105kts and a stall speed of 55kts, the MFI-15 Safari is "easily controllable and reacts directly to given inputs," says Major Hagen from the LFS.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SAAB MFI-15 Safari / MFI-17 Supporter - ШвецияSweden - 1969

Three of the LFS's 16 MFI-15s in formation over typically forested Norwegian countryside.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SAAB MFI-15 Safari / MFI-17 Supporter - ШвецияSweden - 1969

Norway's climate can be harsh - the thought of ditching in a frozen lake keeps the students' attention!

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SAAB MFI-15 Safari / MFI-17 Supporter - ШвецияSweden - 1969

The MFI-15 is the original design by Malmo Flygindustri, later taken on by Saab and developed into the T-17 Supporter. The design first flew in 1969.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SAAB MFI-15 Safari / MFI-17 Supporter - ШвецияSweden - 1969

Major Hagen is the Commander of the LFS but still gets his share of flying.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SAAB MFI-15 Safari / MFI-17 Supporter - ШвецияSweden - 1969