Lake Balaton -Hungaria -IL-2 Crash

[researcher111]

Seeking crew photos ( in addition to those posted ) & clarification regarding the fate of Captain Nyuhalov (pilot ) and Sgt Lejava Sandru Samoylovitch ( gunner ) shot down near Lake of Balaton on Dec 14,1944 715th ScHAP ,132 ScHAD, 17th Air Army , 3rd Ukrainian Front. Nyhalov was also depty regimental commander . Nyuhalov was original from Kazahstan while Lejawa was from Georgia , Odessa and Galati battles veterans. There are some versions stating they were shot down by JG53 at low altitude over the lake ( 1300 ft ) and other citting JG 52. Additional recent information indicating that both airmen bodies were retrieved in the late 60's and burried in the Soviet Union of that time however other sources state they are still burried in the lake. Additionally would like to determine if Lt.Col.Zamyatin was still CO of the Regiment in 1945 and where was the airfield of departure. The attached photos from the forum which dealt with their fate.[/quote]. The attached photos from the forum which dealt with their fate.