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Winter War pilots
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The list Winter War pilots includes
Yekaterina Zelenko, Oiva Tuominen, Nils Katajainen, Lauri Nissinen and Jorma Karhunen.
The list consists of 15 members.
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Yekaterina Zelenko
Ukrainian aviator
Overview: Yekaterina Ivanovna Zelenko (Russian: Екатерина Ивановна Зеленко, Ukrainian: Катерина Іванівна Зеленко; 23 February [O.S. 10 February] 1916 – 12 September 1941) was a Soviet Su-2 pilot who flew ...Date of birth: 14 September 1916Date of death: 12 September 1941Age: 24 (age at death)Nationality: UkrainianOccupation: MilitaryGender: Female
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Andrey Yumashev
Soviet test pilot (1902–1988)
Overview: Andrey Borisovich Yumashev (Russian: Андрей Борисович Юмашев; 31 March [O.S. 18 March] 1902 – 20 May 1988) was the co-pilot of the historic Moscow-North Pole-San Jacinto flight, for which he was ...Date of birth: 18 March 1902Date of death: 20 May 1988Age: 86 (age at death)Nationality: RussianOccupation: MilitaryGender: Male 0
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Nils Katajainen
Finnish flying ace
Overview: Nils Edward Katajainen (31 May 1919 – 16 January 1997) was a Finnish fighter pilot and a Mannerheim Cross Knight. He held the military rank of sergeant. He flew 196 sorties and shot down 35 enemy aircraft ...Date of birth: 31 May 1919Date of death: 16 January 1997Age: 77 (age at death)Nationality: FinnishOccupation: MilitaryGender: Male 0
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Birger Ek
Finnish aviator
Overview: Rolf Birger Ek (born 23 January 1911 in Kymi, Finland, dead 7 July 1990 in Lahti) was a Finnish pilot and Mannerheim Cross Knight.Date of birth: 23 January 1911Date of death: 1990Age: 78 (age at death)Nationality: FinnishOccupation: Aviator 0
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Lauri Nissinen
Finnish flying ace (1918–1944)
Overview: Lauri Nissinen (31 July 1918 in Joensuu – 17 June 1944 in Kaukjärvi) was a World War II flying ace in the Finnish Air Force.Date of birth: 31 July 1918Date of death: 17 June 1944Age: 25 (age at death)Nationality: FinnishOccupation: MilitaryGender: Male 0
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Jorma Karhunen
Finnish flying ace
Overview: Jorma Karhunen (17 March 1913 – 21 January 2002) was a Finnish Air Force ace and an author.Date of birth: 17 March 1913Date of death: 21 January 2002Age: 88 (age at death)Nationality: FinnishOccupation: MilitaryGender: Male 0
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Jorma Sarvanto
Finnish flying ace
Overview: Jorma Kalevi Sarvanto (22 August 1912 – 16 October 1963) was a Finnish Air Force pilot and the foremost Finnish fighter ace of the Winter War.Date of birth: 22 August 1912Date of death: 16 October 1963Age: 51 (age at death)Occupation: Pilot 0
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Olli Puhakka
Finnish flying ace
Overview: Risto Olli Pekka Puhakka (11 April 1916 in Sortavala – 28 January 1989) was one of the top scoring aces in the Finnish Air Force with 42 confirmed victories.Date of birth: 1916Date of death: 28 January 1989Age: 72 (age at death)Nationality: FinnishOccupation: Aviator 0
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Oiva Tuominen
Finnish World War II flying ace
Overview: Oiva Emil Kalervo Tuominen (5 March 1908, Iitti – 28 January 1976, Helsinki) was a Finnish fighter ace and a Mannerheim Cross knight of the second class. He flew over 400 missions and shot down 44 Soviet ...Date of birth: 5 March 1908Date of death: 28 January 1976Age: 67 (age at death)Nationality: FinnishOccupation: MilitaryGender: Male 0
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Ivan Dmitriyevich Borisov
Soviet military pilot
Overview: Ivan Dmitriyevich Borisov (Russian: Иван Дмитриевич Борисов; 1913 – 25 December 1939) was a Soviet military pilot who was posthumously awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union.Date of birth: 1913Date of death: 25 December 1939Age: 26 (age at death)Nationality: RussianOccupation: MilitaryGender: Male 0
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Gustaf Magnusson
Finnish major general
Overview: Gustaf Erik Magnusson (8 December 1902, in Ylitornio – 27 December 1993, in Helsinki) was a Finnish major general and Mannerheim Cross Knight. He was the commander of the No. 24 Squadron and Flying Regiment ...Date of birth: 8 December 1902Date of death: 27 December 1993Age: 91 (age at death)Nationality: FinnishOccupation: MilitaryGender: Male 0
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Lauri Pekuri
Finnish flying ace
Overview: Lauri Olavi Pekuri (né Ohukainen; 6 November 1916, in Helsinki, Finland - 3 August 1999, in Spain) was a Finnish Air Force ace and jet aircraft pioneer. In 1942, Pekuri changed his name from Ohukainen ...Date of birth: 6 November 1916Date of death: 3 August 1999Age: 82 (age at death)Nationality: FinnishOccupation: MilitaryGender: Male 0
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Urho Lehtovaara
Finnish Air Force ace
Overview: Urho Sakari Lehtovaara (27 October 1917, Pyhäjärvi, northern Finland – 15 January 1949) was one of the top scoring Finnish Air Force aces. He was awarded the Mannerheim Cross on 9 July 1944. 0
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Eino Luukkanen
Finnish fighter ace
Overview: Eino Luukkanen (4 June 1909 – 9 April 1964) was a Finnish fighter ace in World War II. He scored 56 confirmed victories, becoming Finland's third highest ranking ace. He flew the Fokker D-21, Brewster ...Date of birth: 4 June 1909Date of death: 10 April 1961Age: 51 (age at death)Nationality: FinnishOccupation: MilitaryGender: Male 0
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Ilmari Juutilainen
Finnish flying ace
Overview: Eino Ilmari "Illu" Juutilainen (21 February 1914 – 21 February 1999) was a fighter pilot of the Ilmavoimat (Finnish Air Force), and the top scoring non-German fighter pilot of all time. The top flying ...Date of birth: 21 February 1914Date of death: 21 February 1999Age: 85 (age at death)Nationality: FinnishOccupation: MilitaryGender: Male 0
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