Random Military History: Lavansaaren Revohka (= Disaster of Lavansaari)
September 17-18. 1943, 35 Finnish bombers try to destroy Lavansaari Airport. A poorly prepared attack failed miserably. Only few bombs hit the target area, and many planes get lost due the bad weather.
The official name of the mission was "Operation Salvador", but it is better known by the term "Lavansaari revohka" (= Lavansaari Disaster) given by pilots.
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Disclaimer:
I am military history hobbyist. The videos are partly historical facts, partly military rumours and partly author's own conclusions. It is up to the viewer to decide which part is true and which is not.
Music:
"Kiitorata" by Saundiamo
"Violet Spirit" by Dan Henig (from RU-vid audio library)
Sources:
MPK Richard Lorentz: Iskuja ilmaan
Sotaveteraani 4/2013: Lavansaaren revohka - Suomalaispommittajien oppitunti 1943
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Ilmailumuseoyhdistys 08.11.2014: Lavansaaren revohkan veteraanit tapasivat
Suomen Ilmailuhistoriallinen Lehti 2/1995: Lavansaaren revohka 17/18.9.1943
Ruotuväki 21/2014: Junkers-veteraanit kohtasivat
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