Finnish Brewster Buffaloes in Action: Epic Aerial Clashes (Part 2)

Dive deeper into the remarkable saga of the Brewster Buffalo in Finnish service during the Continuation War. This video highlights intense aerial battles and the heroic Finnish pilots who transformed a criticized fighter into a formidable force against the Soviet Air Force. From SSgt Lauri Nissinen’s daring double kill to future ace Ilmari Juutilainen’s rise, witness detailed accounts of dogfights against the agile I-153 ‘Chaika’ biplanes and fierce engagements with Soviet fighters and bombers.
Discover how Lentolaivue 24 and Fighter Regiment 2 protected advancing Finnish ground forces, overcoming the odds against numerically superior and sometimes better-maneuvered Soviet aircraft through superior tactics, training, and courage.
In this episode you’ll learn about:
• Key battles from July to August 1941 with no detail spared
• The tactics that made Brewster pilots so effective
• Profiles of aces like Magnusson, Nissinen, Juutilainen, and others
• The role of Brewsters in both defensive and offensive air operations
• Aerial engagements against Tupolev SBs, Polikarpov I-16s, and I-153s
• How Finnish pilots dominated despite facing outdated Soviet planes
If you appreciate detailed WWII aviation history and thrilling combat narratives, this video is a must-watch. Share your thoughts and questions in the comments, and don’t forget to subscribe to Showtime112 for more expert storytelling.

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Brewster F2A Buffalo Aces of World War 2
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Lentolaivue 24
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Finnish Aces of World War 2
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