Finnish Forces
Pentti Tilli (1917-1940), 5 aerial victories in 60 sorties. Served in No. 26 Squadron of Finnish Air Force during the Winter War of 1939-1940. He flew Fokker D.XXI and shot down one SB-2 bomber on December 19, two I-16 fighters (+ one SB-2 shared with 5 pilots) on December 23, one SB-2 on January 16, and one DB-3 bomber on January 20. He was shot down and killed by enemy fighter the same day he claimed the DB-3. Before his death he was awarded with Cross of Liberty 4th class.
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