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Hello!

Can anyone provide information on the loss of Finnish pilots Y. S. Leikkonen, J. T. V. Saastamoinen, N. J. Pietarinen, A. E. V. Keinonen, K. J. S. Grundström, K. A. Holmberg who was killed on the 11.6.1944?

Thank you in advance!
Oleg

Re: Finnish pilots

11.06.1944, 2./PLeLv 46, DN-56, Raivola
Pilot Leikkonen, Yrjö, KIA
Observer Vänr Saastamoinen, Jorma, KIA
Radio operator Alik Keinänen, Ahti, POW
Gunner Alik Fennander, Hugo
Anti-aircraft hit at 14.00. Keinänen and Fennander were saved with parachute. Fennander returned.

11.06.1944, 2./PLeLv 46, DN-54, Terijoki
Pilot Kapt Tuominen, Ilpo, KIA
Observer Ltn Pietarinen, Niilo, KIA
Radio operator Kers Keinonen, Allan, KIA
Gunner Alik Salo, Armas
Anti-aircraft hit at 14.00. Alik Salo was saved with parachute and returned on 13.06.1944.

11.06.1944, 1./PLeLv 46, DN-61, Kivennapa
Pilot Ltn Grundström, Kari, KIA
Observer Vänr Holmberg, Keijo, KIA
Radio operator Alik Tervo, Esko
Gunner Alik Kolppo, Jaakko
Anti-aircraft hit at 14.00. Tervo and Kolppo were saved with parachute and returned.

Regards,

Matti

Re: Finnish pilots

Many thanks, Matti!

Regards,
Oleg