The Soviet Flying Boats Captured By The Finnish | Ep.2

Perhaps not as glamorous as the fighters or bombers which were also captured and used by the Finnish Air Force, the Beriev MBRs and Shavrov Sh-2s which fell into the hands of the 'enemy' are nonetheless an interesting piece of history. Research for this video was done our resident Finnish Aviation expert, Enegene - it wouldn't be possible without him!

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Sources:
Suomen Siivet issue 2/69
Suomen Siivet issue 4-5/72
Suomen Siivet issue 6/72
Suomen ilmavoimien historia 15 Meritoimintakoneet
Suomen ilmavoimien historia 24 LeR 5.

0:00 - 1:07 Introduction
1:08 - 8:59 Beriev MBR Capture and Service Life
9:00 - 13:11 Shavrov Sh-2 Capture and Service Life
13:12 - 13:54 Conclusion