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 Sh2s 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 45/72
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 Sh2 Capture and Service Life
13:12 13:54 Conclusion