Smolensk oblast

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150

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1938

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The pilot was engaged in a communication flight with the Red Army behind the enemy lines when the airplane apparently crashed in the region of Vyazma. It failed to return to base and was lost without trace.

Crash of a GVF PS-84 near Gorokhovo: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jan 31, 1942

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CCCP-L3986

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After leaving the enemy lines, the airplane was shot down by the German Flak and crashed 2 km from the village of Gorokhovo. Five crew members were killed and a sixth was rescued.

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Shot down by the German Flak.

Crash of a GVF PS-84 near Smolensk: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jan 29, 1942

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CCCP-L3963

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184 16 07

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1941

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Believed to have crashed in the area of Smolensk, behind the enemy lines. Lost without trace.

Crash of a GVF PS-84 in Vyazma: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 28, 1942

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CCCP-L3487

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Takeoff (climb)

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

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Yes

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184 10 17

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1941

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The airplane was engaged in an evacuation operation from Vyazma. Shortly after takeoff, it was shot down by enemy fire and crashed. At least one crew member was killed.

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Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a GVF PS-84 near Vyazma: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jan 28, 1942

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CCCP-L3476

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Peremyshl - Vyazma

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8 5 26

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1941

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The airplane is believed to have crashed in the region of Vyazma, behind the enemy lines, while on a flight from Peremyshl to Vyazma. It is believed that all five crew members were killed, among them Aleksandr V. Kulikov, pilot.

Crash of a GVF PS-84 in Judino

Date & Time: Jan 22, 1942

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CCCP-L3979

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Skydiving / Paratroopers

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Yes

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184 19 06

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1941

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Engaged in a paratroopers mission, the airplane passed the enemy lines when it was shot down by the German Flak. It crash landed in a field near the village of Judino and was damaged beyond repair. All 27 occupants escaped uninjured.

Probable cause:

Shot down by the German Flak.

Crash of a GVF PS-84 in Lugi

Date & Time: Jan 21, 1942

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Landing (descent or approach)

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CCCP-L3992

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Yes

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184 22 11 ?

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1941

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After landing in Lugi while on an evacuation operation, the airplane ended up in a ravine and was damaged beyond repair. All six crew members were injured, both pilots seriously.

Crash of a GVF PS-84 in Lugi: 20 killed

Date & Time: Jan 20, 1942

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CCCP-L3967

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