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Major Kitayev, 3 Eskadra, 3 Pulku LSz
Hi!
In the book on the Il-2, of the Profile Publications # 80, is mentioned a Major Kitayev, who served in the 3 Eskadra, 3 Pulku LSz. In the book is said that Kitayev and he wingman had sunk a 6.000 ton. German transport ship, and for this fact he gained the Gold Star. Which the complete name of Major Kitayev? Somebody would have photos of he or your aicraft? When he sank this ship? Which the name of the ship? Thank's! Franklin Last edited by Ferreira; 6th May 2005 at 12:32. |
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Re: Major Kitayev, 3 Eskadra, 3 Pulku LSz
Franklin,
I can find no references for Kitayev. but then again Profile Publications #88 is probably no more accurate than # 185 (on the Yak-9) that lists "Sasha" Pokryshkin as flying a Yak-9. rediculous! P.F. |
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Re: Major Kitayev, 3 Eskadra, 3 Pulku LSz
Hi, Franklin !
I can ask in russian forum tomorrow ! Marek |
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Re: Major Kitayev, 3 Eskadra, 3 Pulku LSz
According to the 2-volume HSU encyclopedia Nikolai Mikhailovich Kitayev (born 22 May 1919), escadrille C.O. of 3rd Polish ShAP, 4th Polish SAD receiced the HSU award 15 May 1946 after 106 missions. There is however no expliciet reference to any ships sunk (which naturally does not exclude that this took place/or was claimed).
Carl |
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Re: Major Kitayev, 3 Eskadra, 3 Pulku LSz
Thank's a lot for the information, Carl-Fredrik!
Any new information will be very welcome, Marek. |
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Re: Major Kitayev, 3 Eskadra, 3 Pulku LSz
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Probably in next week. Best regards Marek Last edited by Marek_W_Pilat; 15th May 2005 at 18:12. |