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Old 28th January 2025, 09:03
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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
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