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Re: Russian Dakota Squadron with 334 Wing?
Hello to all!
I am also deeply interested on the activities of the Russian Party at Bari and SOE Flights. I will suggest the book of General SM Shtemenko called: The last 6 months. Although covered with Russian propaganda and politics, it enhances the Russian thinking and planning of the time. It also provides a short introduction to the activities of th Russian party at Bari.
Their commander was A S Shornikov with the second in command being a certain B T Kalinkin. The Chief Navigator was P N Yakimov. They were all awarded the tittle of Heroes of Soviet Union for the rescue of Tito, which is well recorded on the book. Unfortunately, this is the only aspect of Russian "carppetbagging" operations around Yugoslavia on the book. If I find more I will certainly share with you. I do not know if those pilots and navigator are still alive...or if they died in combat?! Some Russian specialist could help us...
Cheers from Brazil...Friendly as ever
Adriano
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