Paavo Berg
Paavo Johanses "Peltonen" Berg (23 November 1911, in Lahti – 1 November 1941, in Hanko) was a Finnish fighter ace. He was the second most successful Finnish biplane fighter ace scoring 10.5 victories (5 while flying Gloster Gladiators). The remaining 4.5 victories were with Curtiss Hawk 75s. He was shot down and killed by anti-aircraft fire on 1 November 1941.
Paavo Berg | |
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Born | 23 November 1911 Lahti |
Died | 1 November 1941 29) Hanko | (aged
Allegiance | |
Service/ | Finnish Air Force |
Years of service | 1931–1941 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | LeLv 26, LeLv 32 |
Awards | Freedom Cross, 4th Class |
Victories
Aircraft | Victories |
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Gloster Gladiator | 5.5 |
Curtiss Hawk 75 | 4.5 plus one balloon |
Total | 9.5 plus 1 balloon |
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References
- Keskinen, Kalevi; Stenman, Kari and Niska, Klaus. Hävittäjä-ässät (Finnish Fighter Aces). Espoo, Finland: Tietoteas, 1978. ISBN 951-9035-37-0. (Finnish)
- Stenman, Kari and Keskinen, Kalevi. Finnish Aces of World War 2 (Aircraft of the Aces 23). Oxford, UK: Osprey Publishing, 1998. ISBN 1-85532-783-X.
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