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The 12th of April marks the 56th anniversary of manned spaceflights, humankind's’ first foray into space, a day that not only was the beginning of another chapter in exploration, but a moment that moved humanity from the realms of science fiction, into the unexplored worlds of science fact. It will be a record that can never be beaten, a young Soviet cosmonaut named Yuri Gagarin shook off the chains of Earth and ventured into space for a 108 minute flight on that day in his Vostok 1 spacecraft. A triumph for all mankind! 


From April 12th 11:00 GMT to April 13th 11:00 GMT

Take part in “Battle for survival”

“Battle for survival” - an event for Jet fighters. 
You will gain 10,000 Silver Lions for every victory and “Sputnik” or “Rocket” decals for every 5 victories.


Decal "Rocket" Decal "Sputnik"
  Decal created by Colin 'Fenris' Muir

Available Events:

 

Available Aircraft:

  • Arcade Battles — 8 vs 8 
  • Realistic Battles — 6 vs 6 
  • Simulator — 4 vs 4
  • USA: F-86F-25 Sabre, F-86F-2 Sabre, F9F-5
  • Germany: MiG-15bis, CL-13A Sabre Mk.5
  • USSR: MiG-15,MiG-15bis, MiG-17
  • Britain: Hunter F.1, Venom FB.4, Meteor F.Mk.8 G.41K
  • Japan: F-86F-30 Sabre, Ki-200

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