Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum - Russian fighter loss February 1942

Hi,

I have the following details of a combat between a Finnish Gladiator and a Russian aircraft.

During a patrol in February 1942 Ltn Eero Pakarinen, from LLv.16, encountered a Russian aircraft near Suontele. Hits were claimed on the fuselage but the aircraft was able to dive away before any further damage was inflicted.

The date I have for this combat was possibly between 20-28 February. I know its a bit vague but would anyone have details of any Russian aircraft being in combat near Suontele during these dates?

Any help would be appreciated.

Regards,

Alex