| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 21 white |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ilyushin Il-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ilyushin Il-2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Soviet Union - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | Moscow / Museum of the Great Patriotic War [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | Russia |
| Collection: | Museum of the Great Patriotic War |
| Photo Date: | 27 April 2005 |
| Photo by: | Peter de Jong |
| Photo ID: | 17228 |
| Photo Comment |
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Russia's principal aircraft of World War II. Note that this is a single-seat Il-2, as built in 1941-42. After terrible losses, the rear gunner made a comeback, but only in a makeshift position outside the aircraft's armoured shell. This aircraft was rebuilt from a wreck. This photo is copyright © Peter de Jong, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 3 November 2017, and has since been viewed 235 times. |