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Old 13th May 2018, 11:36
Stig Jarlevik Stig Jarlevik is offline
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Re: Soviet - Finnish air war question for 1941

Kari/Michael

Reading Suomen Ilmavoimat Vol 3 1941 by Keskinen/Stenman 3./LLv 24 led by Capt Jorma Karhunen (six aircraft) attacked a number of SB bombers in the Pyhäjärvi area and claimed three shot down plus two fighters, identified as LaGG-3.
Time Place Pilot Aircraft used Sovet aircraft
11.20-11.30 Manga Luutn O Kauppinen BW-379 SB confirmed (1)
11.25-11.35 Manga Alik P. Mellin BW-363 SB confirmed (1)
11.25-11.35 Manga Vääp L. Nissinen BW-384 SB confirmed (1)
11.25-11.35 Manga Vääp L. Nissinen BW-384 LaGG-3 confirmed (2)
11.25-11.35 Manga Kers N. Katajainen BW-368 LaGG-3 damaged

Keskinen/Stenman has identified the bombers as belonging to 72 SBAP and the fighters to 238 IAP.

I have not tried to chase up these places on any maps, but I am sure you will

1) Confirmed with witness 2) Confirmed without witness

Cheers
Stig

PS: Tabulation does not work, but I hope the table is understandable
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