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2nd November 2005, 18:49

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Re: Soviet P-63 pilot, escaping with He 111 w.V1(s)

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Originally Posted by MB

That was famous Mikhail Devyatayev's escape. He was, as I remember, the sole aviator in that group of POWs. Devyatayev was former Airacibra pilot of 104 Gv.IAP from Pokryshkin's 9 Gv.IAD.

BTW, the He111, on what they escaped, REALLY was a V1 launcher!

Fascinating, thanks!

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