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Hello!

Can anyone provide information on the loss of Finnish pilots K. K. Novaro, A. A. Syrjänen, V. K. S. Tamminen, U. A. Vesavaara who was killed on the 21.07.1941?

Thank you in advance!
Oleg

Re: Finnish pilots

1941-07-21, 3./LeLv 12, FK-100, Näätäoja
Pilot Ltn Sikiö, Kyösti, KIA
Gunner Alik Novaro, Keijo, KIA
Anti-aircraft direct hit at 12.40.
1941-07-21, 2./LeLv 42, BL-139, Veskelys, Säämäjärvi
Pilot Ltm Syrjänen, Adolf, KIA
Observer Vänr Tamminen, Vilho, KIA
Gunner Alik Rimpivaara, Mauri
Shot down by a I-16 at 19.30. The gunner saved with parachute and walked to the own front line for 3 days.
1941-07-21, 2./LeLv 42, BL-141, Pisi
Pilot Vänr Hallakorpi, Pentti, KIA
Observer Vänr Vesavaara, Unto, KIA
Gunner Kers Austin, Henrik, POW
Missing on a reconnaissance flight. The gunner died in captivity.

Matti

Re: Finnish pilots

Many thanks, Matti!

Regards,
Oleg