Jaroslav Novak - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

knusel · #1 19th November 2021, 21:09

Good evening Gentlemen,

Jaroslav Novak shot down 6 balloons in 1956 (!).
Were the balloons manned or unmanned ?

Cheers,

Michael

RSwank · #2 29th November 2021, 21:48

The balloons were unmanned spy balloons:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Genetrix

One of the links in the Wikipedia article:

https://www.damninteresting.com/faxe...-the-far-side/

knusel · #3 30th November 2021, 20:12

Dear RSwank,

thanks for your helpful post.
I exclude him from the list of possible MiG-17 aces.

Have a good Tuesday,

Michael

knusel · #4 29th July 2023, 14:16

...and that makes Aharon Shavit & Yeshajanu Shai Egozi & Ya'acov Nevo the top scorers of the calendar 1956 with 2 kills each, all scored in the Dassault Mystère.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Flight/Officer Novak plane found....	NUPPOL	Allied and Soviet Air Forces	0	14th September 2013 01:44
Marvin R. NOVAK	Kocab Zdenek	Japanese and Allied Air Forces in the Far East	0	21st April 2011 21:17
Information Sought on Loss of Gefr. Hans Novak - 22.02.1943 in Africa	rickback4444	Luftwaffe and Axis Air Forces	10	22nd February 2011 21:09
Order of Battle 1938	alex crawford	Allied and Soviet Air Forces	3	2nd February 2005 22:14