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Re: Soviet P-63 pilot, escaping with He 111 w.V1(s)
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Originally Posted by MB
That was famous Mikhail Devyatayev's escape. He was, as I remember, the sole aviator in that group of POWs. Devyatayev was former Airacibra pilot of 104 Gv.IAP from Pokryshkin's 9 Gv.IAD.
BTW, the He111, on what they escaped, REALLY was a V1 launcher!  |
Fascinating, thanks!
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