I-16 Type 24 of Boris Safonov, twice HSU, CO of the 4th Squadron, 72nd Mixed Aviation Regiment, Soviet Navy Northern Fleet, Vaenga USSR, August 1941. Safonov was credited with 20 individual and 6 shared victories. While it is likely Safonov flew this aircraft, it was not assigned exclusively to him. The slogans are “For Stalin!” on the port side and “Death to Fascists!” to starboard.
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A beautiful build, as always, Jeff.
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Thanks Warren, much appreciated!
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Jeff, there is just something about the stubby little I-16 that makes it easy to like. Good to see you at Indy.
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The ugly ducklings have a certain appeal. Good catching up a bit!
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Now isn’t that funny, because they always look cartoonish to me. I have a soft spot for menacing looks in WWII Warbirds: Bf-109’s, P-40’s, Zeros and Spitfires!
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Very nice.
Cheers,
Pete.
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