Destroyed vehicled left behind by Soviets. POWs in the far background. Porlammi-Sommee area, south of Viipuri, August/September 1941. Here some 9000 Soviet soldiers were captured by Finns, along with their leader Major General Vladimir Kirpitsnikov, while 7000 of their comrades died in the encirclement and some 12000 managed to escape, having to leave behind all heavy equipment.

Encirclement of Porlammi-Sommee

Atte Nyman (1922-????), 5 aerial victories in 150 sorties.

Served in No. 24 Squadron of Finnish Air Force in 1943-44, starting combat duties on May 2, 1943. He flew Messerschmitt Bf 109 (G-2 & G-6) and shot down two La-5 fighters, DB-3F bomber, and two Il-2 ground attack planes, in June 1944. He was awarded Cross of Liberty 4th class. Demobilized as a reservist pilot on November 11, 1944.

Promotions:
Vänrikki (Second Lieutenant) - August 15, 1941.
Luutnantti (First Lieutenant) - March 14, 1944.

FAF ace Atte Nyman

Destroyed Soviet truck, and POWs in the background. Porlammi-Sommee area, August 1941. Here some 9000 Soviet soldiers surrendered to Finns, along with their leader Major General Vladimir Kirpitsnikov, while 7000 of their comrades died in the encirclement and some 12000 managed to escape, having to leave behind all heavy equipment.