Thread: Definition of combat sorties
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Old 11th March 2009, 18:06
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Re: Definition of combat sorties
The fighter pilots escorting Il-2s were held accountable for air-to-air losses to Sturmoviks, and could be severely punished, including demotion in rank and even (allegedly) worse.
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