Yakovlev Yak-3.Free French Normandie-Niemen fighter group with Red Air Force,only received  Yak-3 in December 1944, but its pilots laid claim to 94 unique victories or shared within 5 months.Group's return,since 1942 who had fought alongside Soviets took place June 20,1945.On Stalin's orders,as token of thanks,40 a/c were personally awarded to pilots,29 old & 13 new.
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