A-20 "Za Stalina " loss 30.1.1944 Evpatoria

[researcher111]

I am not sure if the subject was already discussed before
therefore I would welcome any feedback from those
who read Russian publications as into the grounds which
led to the loss of a DB-7 flown by Maj.Gen. Tokarev
commander of 1st MTAD of the Black Sea Fleet Air Fleet on
30.1.44 near Evpatoria , Crimea .

From WWII German and Romanian reports the Boston got hit at
about 12:30 hrs during a second pass by UJ-301 AA guns
which was on anchor just shortly after the DB-7 fired a torpedo
from an altitude of 3000 ft, torpedo which missed the target
causing the aircraft left wing serious damages forcing the
crew to perform an emergency landing during which
Tokarev was killed. After the landing German , Russian
and Romanian reports are conflicting as into the
Tokarev's crew fate and their actions in the aftermath
of the crash including Tokarev's burial .

Of a specific interest would be a photo of the A-20 "Za Stalina " .

Cheers
Alex K

PS : 36th MTAP Boston DB-7 which departed Gelenjik field