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Re: Polikarpov I-153 N:o 7325 recovered in Russia
I was sent a load of recovery photos last night.
The I-153 belonged to 148IAP
The pilot is still classed as MIA. Though what I found interesting in this photo was the machinegun away from the wreck and in the ground - muzzle downwards. This might indicate a possible field burial. The pilot may have been found later and buried by Finnish or Soviet troops. The gun is used as a marker/headstone.
I have seen this with burials during Battle of France and North Africa. No reason why it would be any difference in Finland/Russia.
Would anyone concur with this conclusion?
I have informed the recovery team so we will have to wait and see.
regards
MS
Last edited by markjsheppard; 26th March 2010 at 10:55.
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