Manuel George Fernandes. Biography. Fighting. Ranks. Photo.
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Manuel George Fernandes. Biography. Fighting. Ranks. Photo.

Manuel George Fernandes. Biography. Fighting. Ranks. Photo.

 

 

Manuel Fernandes was born in 1925 year. With 201.11.1944 began to fly as part of USAF. The war in Europe practically did not take part, managed to make a few sorties. She continued to serve in the end US Air Force. In 1952 has received the rank of captain and was sent to Korea. They fought in the 4th FIW, 334th FIS.

Manuel Dzhordzh Fernandes. Biography. Fighting. Ranks. A photo. 1

 

His debut Manuel Fernandes MiG shot down in early October, the 1952 Flown "Sabre". Ace, he became 18.02.1953 - knocked 2 Chinese Air Force aircraft.

Fernandez positive attitude toward F-86E, but just adored F-86F. Manuel spoke highly about the installed on the aircraft gyroscopic sight.

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Though there were many negative reviews, Manuel Fernandez considered "seybrovskie" guns of large caliber weapon more effective than established in the MiGs 23-37-mm mm gun. His final victory Fernandez won in May 1953 city

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Manuel claims to 14 1 downed aircraft and damaged. The Soviet side reduces the number tripled. Fernandez resigned in 1963, in the rank of Major Force. Tragically died Manuel 17.10.1980 in a plane crash in the Bahamas.

 

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