Finnish pilots
 

Hello!

Can anyone provide information on the loss of Finnish pilots Hellens, Kaukovalta, Rosendahl, Henrik, Kemppinen who was killed on the 1.8.1944?

Thank you in advance!
Oleg

Re: Finnish pilots
 

01.08.1944, 1./PLeLv 42, BL-160, Soanjärvi, Korpiselkä
Pilot Vänr Alava, Paavo
Observer Ltn Kaukovalta, Ilkka, KIA
Gunner Alik Rosendahl, Sven Henrik, KIA
Shot down by a fighter at 04.25. The pilot saved with parachute.

01.08.1944, 2./PLeLv 42, BL-158, Tohmajärvi
Pilot Vänr Aho, Kauko
Observer Ltb Rouhiainen, Lauri, KIA
Gunner Alik Kemppinen, Emil, KIA
Shot down by a fighter at 04.30. The pilot saved with parachute.

01.08.1944, 2./PLeLv 46, DN-51, Korpijärvi
Pilot Vänr von Hellens, Lars, KIA
Observer Vänr Lappalainen, Alpo
Radio operator Vääp Salminen, Aarre
Gunner Kers Ilkka, Jouko
Shot down at 04.40 behind enemy lines and the crew saved with parachute. The pilot was killed during capture. Ilkka and Salminen returned 01.08.1944 and Lappalainen returned on 02.08.1944.

Regards,

Matti

Re: Finnish pilots
 

Many thanks, Matti!

Regards,
Oleg