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Finnish Aces. Their Planes and Units 1939-1945

Author : Kari Stenman
Publisher : MMP
ISBN 13 : 9788366549593
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (495 download)

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Download or read book Finnish Aces. Their Planes and Units 1939-1945 written by Kari Stenman and published by MMP. This book was released on 2022-02-15 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The small number of Finnish fighter pilots who defended Finland in three separate wars between 1939 and 1945 amassed scores only bettered by the Luftwaffe's pilots. Initially equipped with a mixed collection of fighters acquired from sources across the world, the Finnish Air Force was thrust into combat in the defensive Winter War against an invasion by the Soviet Union in 1939, followed by the Continuation War, together with Germany and the other Axis powers against the Soviets, in 1941-1944. The third conflict, the Lapland War against Germany, occurred in 1944-1945. Aircraft of the famous Finnish aces are described in detail with many photos and color profiles. This book includes the aircraft of Ilmari Juutilainen, Hans Wind, and Eino Luukkanen, among others. It is an essential reading for aviation enthusiasts and scale aeromodelers.

Finnish Aces of World War 2

Author : Kari Stenman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1782005404
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book Finnish Aces of World War 2 written by Kari Stenman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-20 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Always outnumbered by their Soviet counterparts, the small band of Finnish fighter pilots who defended their Scandinavian homeland from the 'communist hordes' in three separate wars between 1939 and 1945 amassed scores only bettered by the Luftwaffe's Jagdflieger. Initially equipped with a motley collection of biplane and monoplane fighters garnered from sources across the globe, the Finnish Air Force was thrust into combat in November 1939. Given little chance against the massive Soviet force, the Finnish fighter pilots confounded the sceptics and decimated the attacking fighter and bomber formations, prompting the Russians to call a halt in March 1940. This scenario was repeated in 1941, and by 1943 the Finns had become uneasy allies with the Germans. Complete with first-hand accounts and detailed colour illustrations, this book profiles aces like Juutilainen and Wind, who proved unbeatable in the final months of conflict.

Finnish fighter aces

Author : Kalevi Keskinen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789519035376
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (353 download)

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Download or read book Finnish fighter aces written by Kalevi Keskinen and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beretter om finske jagerpiloter (Esser) og jageroperationer under 2. verdenskrig.

Lentolaivue 24

Author : Kari Stenman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1782006680
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book Lentolaivue 24 written by Kari Stenman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-11-20 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finland's premier fighter squadron during World War 2, Lentolaivue 24 (Flying Squadron 24) first saw action during the bloody Winter War of 1939-40, when the Soviet Red Army launched a surprise attack on the small Scandinavian country the squadron enjoyed great success against numerically superior opposition. LLv 24 was once again in the thick of the action following the outbreak of the Continuation War in June 1941. Easily the air force's most successful fighter unit, LLv 24 claimed 877 kills, and its pilots won five direct and two indirect Mannerheim Crosses (Finland?s highest military award) out of a total of 19 presented to all Finnish soldiers. Most top aces also scored the bulk of their kills flying with this unit.

Finnish Fighter Colours, 1939-1945

Author : Kari Stenman
Publisher : MMP
ISBN 13 : 9788363678449
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (784 download)

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Download or read book Finnish Fighter Colours, 1939-1945 written by Kari Stenman and published by MMP. This book was released on 2015-03-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Second volume covers Finnish Fighters used during WWII. Camouflage and markings of the fighters obtained from France, USA, Germany, UK and the USSR are described in unparalleled detail by the well-known Finnish author Kari Stenman. Many unpublished photos, and color profiles. Vol. 2 covers: Hawker Hurricane I & II Caudron CR 714 Curtiss Hawk 75A Messerschmitt Bf 109 G VL Myrsky I-153 I-16 LaGG-3 Curtiss P-40M Warhawk

Fighter Over Finland

Author : Eino Astere Luukkanen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Fighter Over Finland written by Eino Astere Luukkanen and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Finnish Fighters WWII

Author : Kari Stenman
Publisher : MMP
ISBN 13 : 9788363678937
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (789 download)

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Download or read book Finnish Fighters WWII written by Kari Stenman and published by MMP. This book was released on 2015-09-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This booklet describes and illustrates the camouflage and markings of six Finnish WWII fighters. Photos and colors profiles describe camouflage and markings in detail. Also includes high quality decals for these aircraft in 1/48 and 1/72 scale, produced by ModelMaker: * Brewster 239, BW-393 ,,7", kapt. Eino Luukkanen, leader of 1/Lentolaivue 24, 1942; * Brewster 239, BW-393 ,,9", luutn. Hans Wind, leader of 3/Lentolaivue 24, 1943; * Fokker D.XXI, FR-140 ,,11", luutn. Aaro Virkkunen, 2/Lentolaivue 14, 1942; * Gloster Gladiator Mk I, 271 ,,A", fänr. Åke Nettelbladt-Hollsten, Flygflottilj 19, 1940; * FIAT G.50, FA-15 ,,5", kers. Klaus Alakoski, 3/Lentolaivue 26, 1942; * Morane Saulnier MS. 406, MS311 ,,5", kers. Antti Tani, 1/Lentolaivue 28, 1941.

Double Fighter Knight

Author : E. Ilmari Juutilainen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789525026474
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (264 download)

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Download or read book Double Fighter Knight written by E. Ilmari Juutilainen and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

P-36 Hawk Aces of World War 2

Author : Lionel Persyn
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1782008497
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book P-36 Hawk Aces of World War 2 written by Lionel Persyn and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-12-20 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Curtiss P-36 was considered a revolution in performance design in comparison to other US fighters. Yet by the time of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor the P-40 was increasingly supplanting the P-36, which the US then exported to France under the guise of the Hawk 75. Flown by the French, captured by the Germans, sold to the Finns, transferred to India and Africa, and even incorporated into the RAF, the Hawk 75 saw service in every theatre of operations and in a variety of combat environments. This book depicts the fascinating life of a plane that fought on both sides in the war, with colour artwork, photographs and first-hand accounts.

Finnnish Fighters WWII

Author : Kari Stenman
Publisher : Camouflage and Decals
ISBN 13 : 9788365281029
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Finnnish Fighters WWII written by Kari Stenman and published by Camouflage and Decals. This book was released on 2016-01-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This booklet describes and illustrates the camouflage and markings of six Finnish WWII fighters. Photos and color profiles describe camouflage and markings in detail. Also includes high quality decals for these aircraft in 1/48 and 1/72 scale, produced by ModelMaker: 6 full sets of decals with stencils for the following aircraft: - Hawker Hurricane I, HC-454 "4", vänr. Orvo Helenius, 2/LeLv 26, 1943 - Hawker Hurricane I, HC458 "8", ltm. Aarne Arte, 1/LLv 10, 1941 - Curtiss Hawk 75A-2, CU-581 "1", luutn. Veikko Evinen, 3/HLeLv 32, 1944 - Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-2, MT-201 "1", maj. Eino Luukkanen, LeLv 34, 1943 - Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-2, MT-213 "3", ltm. Ilmari Juutilainen, 1/HLeLv 34, 1944 - Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6, MT-435 "1", ylikers. Urho Lehto, 1/HLeLv 34, 1944 & Bf 109 Finnish stencils, plus markings of other 14 Bf 109

Fokker D.XXI Aces of World War 2

Author : Kari Stenman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1780960646
Total Pages : 149 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Fokker D.XXI Aces of World War 2 written by Kari Stenman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-04-20 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Dutch D.XXIs saw less than a week of action following the German invasion of the west on 10 May 1940, with many of the country's 28 fighters being destroyed on the ground. However, those that survived the initial onslaught inflicted losses on the Luftwaffe. By then, however, the D.XXI had found everlasting fame in Finland during the Winter War of 1939-40. Proving itself a real thorn in the side of the Soviets, the fighter, operating in primitive conditions and against vastly superior numbers, Finnish D.XXIs racked up an incredible score against the Red Air Force. The D.XXI also has the distinction of producing the first 'ace in a single mission' in World War 2, when then 1Lt Jorma Sarvanto shot down six Ilyushin DB-3 bombers on 6 January 1940. After spending a year providing home defence and flying coastal patrols during the early stages of the Continuation War in 1941, all surviving Finnish Fokker D.XXIs were relegated to the reconnaissance role, which they performed through to the end of hostilities in September 1944.

P-36 Hawk Aces of World War 2

Author : Lionel Persyn
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1846038626
Total Pages : 97 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book P-36 Hawk Aces of World War 2 written by Lionel Persyn and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-12-20 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Curtiss P-36 was considered a revolution in performance design in comparison to other US fighters. Yet by the time of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor the P-40 was increasingly supplanting the P-36, which the US then exported to France under the guise of the Hawk 75. Flown by the French, captured by the Germans, sold to the Finns, transferred to India and Africa, and even incorporated into the RAF, the Hawk 75 saw service in every theatre of operations and in a variety of combat environments. This book depicts the fascinating life of a plane that fought on both sides in the war, with colour artwork, photographs and first-hand accounts.

Lentolaivue 24

Author : Kari Stenman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 178200730X
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book Lentolaivue 24 written by Kari Stenman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-11-20 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finland's premier fighter squadron during World War 2, Lentolaivue 24 (Flying Squadron 24) first saw action during the bloody Winter War of 1939-40, when the Soviet Red Army launched a surprise attack on the small Scandinavian country the squadron enjoyed great success against numerically superior opposition. LLv 24 was once again in the thick of the action following the outbreak of the Continuation War in June 1941. Easily the air force's most successful fighter unit, LLv 24 claimed 877 kills, and its pilots won five direct and two indirect Mannerheim Crosses (Finland?s highest military award) out of a total of 19 presented to all Finnish soldiers. Most top aces also scored the bulk of their kills flying with this unit.

Luftwaffe Over Finland

Author : Karl Stenman
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1784381535
Total Pages : 151 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (843 download)

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Download or read book Luftwaffe Over Finland written by Karl Stenman and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2015-09-21 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This superb illustrated series books charts the rise and fall of the German Air Force from 1939 to 1945. Each volume makes use of over a hundred rare photographs, many of them taken by Luftwaffe personnel, to bring history to life and record both the men and the aircraft they flew. This title explores the German air war on the Northern Front. The Fins were active allies of the Germans in their war against the Soviets and allowed the Luftwaffe considerable freedom in its operations over Russia. Although conditions in the north were harsh, the Luftwaffe quickly adapted to the region and carried out a series of key operations over Russia between 1941 and 1944. The Luftwaffe over Finland presents the men and the aircraft used in this campaign, mostly from Luftflotte 1 and Luftflotte 5. The outstanding collection of photographs includes almost every type the Luftwaffe flew from Finland from Ju 87 dive bombers and Focke Wulf Fw 190 fighters to coastal patrol and transport units as well as some of the pilots.

Brewster F2A Buffalo Aces of World War 2

Author : Kari Stenman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1849082499
Total Pages : 97 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (49 download)

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Download or read book Brewster F2A Buffalo Aces of World War 2 written by Kari Stenman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-06-20 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although designed and built for the US Navy, the F2A fought in only one major US engagement, the battle of Midway, in which F2A pilots managed to shoot down a number of Japanese fighters. Soon replaced by the navy, the F2A was exported to Britain, where it was nicknamed the 'Buffalo' thanks to its stubby appearance. The British sent most of these fighters to the Far East where they were used in the defence of Singapore and Malaya. It was in the Winter War, however, that the F2A truly found a home. Calling the plane simply the Brewster, the Finnish flew it against the invading Russians. Overall 37 Finns achieved ace status flying the Brewster, and it was the Finnish fighter of choice until succeeded by the Bf 109 in 1943.

Finnish Air Force Aces

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (443 download)

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Download or read book Finnish Air Force Aces written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a list of Finnish Air Force pilots who achieved the "ace" status of five or more confirmed kills during World War II. Includes photographs and biographical information where available. Notes the number of kills for each pilot.

Brewster F2A Buffalo Aces of World War 2

Author : Kari Stenman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1849082499
Total Pages : 97 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (49 download)

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