VVS losses over Romania on 25 May and 4 June 1944

[Stig Jarlevik]

Originally Posted by HGabor

The 873 ShAP reported that pilot Lt. Yakovlev and aerial gunner Laskovich were shot down by flak in IL-2, c/n: 1874279 near Cunea Voda(?). Lt. Hrusev and gunner Kolpakov was lost in IL-2, c/n: 8492. Both planes were lost on a 4-plane recce. mission between 11:39-12:15 (Moscow time). Fighter escort was provided by 4 Yak-7s of the 427 IAP.

Does this refer to 25 May?
B Rgds
Stig

[HGabor]

No, 873 ShAP IL-2, c/n: 1874279 and 8492 were lost on June 2, 1944.
Gabor

[Stig Jarlevik]

Thanks Gabor
Stig