Yevgenii P. Dranishev's fate on 20Aug43?
On 20Aug43 9 GIAP was escorting Il-2's with their Airacobra's for the first time. St. Lt. Yevgenii Petrovich Dranishchev (21v & 7 group ace. also HSU) had engine trouble. He was sent back with his wingman, Lt. Nikolai Kostyrko. They never returned to base and were listed MIA. Has what happen to them been determined?
Thanks,
Michael
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