Odessa

Adj maj av Nicolae Burileanu looks in disbelief at the shattered cockpit of his Bf 109E, which was hit by Soviet bullets during a dog fight in1941. The small calibre projectiles penetrated the cockpit and passed just a few inches from the pilot's head. Despite the damage, Burileanu returned safely to base. He ended the war with at least ten kills, including three air victories achieved in 1941.

Victories: 10 confirmed + some probable. 

Romanian WW2 Aces

Romanian I.A.R. 80, nr.42 landing, probably somewhere on Eastern Front in the summer of 1941. 
This aircraft was part of Escadrila 42/52 Vânătoare/ Grupul 1 Vânătoare, based on Focșani (July), Bârlad, Sturzeni (August) and Salz (September) airfield and Escadrila 60 Vânătoare/ Grupul 8 Vânătoare from October 1941, based on Mizil airfield.