War Thunder · 2023-05-30
Pages of History | June
When Germany invaded the Soviet Union, Nikolai Gastello was already a squadron leader and an experienced pilot with 9 years of flying experience. Two days after the start of Operation Barbarossa, on June 24, 1941, Gastello shot down a Luftwaffe plane using only the turret of a DB-3f that was resting
When Germany invaded the Soviet Union, Nikolai Gastello was already a squadron leader and an experienced pilot with 9 years of flying experience. Two days after the start of Operation Barbarossa, on June 24, 1941, Gastello shot down a Luftwaffe plane using only the turret of a DB-3f that was resting on an airfield.
On June 26, the plane that Gastello was piloting was hit by anti-aircraft fire in the fuel tank and caught fire; Gastello flew his burning bomber towards the enemy. He received the title of Hero of the Soviet Union and his courage became an example for other Soviet pilots.
From June 1 to 30 you will have 8 consecutive tasks that will be unlocked one by one. Completing each of them will award you with a trophy and completing all of them will earn you a unique player icon. More information here.