75th anniversary of the “Normandie-Niemen”
René Challe’s premium Yak-9T fighter (France) available for purchase only until November 27th 09:00 GMT!
From November 24th 14:00 GMT to November 27th 09:00 GMTSpecial to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the “Normandie-Niemen” fighter squadron
- Marcel Albert’s "Normandie-Niemen" camo for Yak-3 at a 50% discount.
- René Challe’s premium Yak-9T fighter (France) available for purchase with Golden Eagles
- Normandie-Niemen emblem
Task to receive the emblem:
Whilst flying Yak-3, Yak-9 aircraft destroy 60/40/20 (AB/RB/SB) enemy aircraft.You can follow your progress in your profile-> achievements-achievements->Special
List of the Yak aircraft variants you may use to complete the task:
- Yak-3
- Yak3 (VK-107)
- Yak-3P
- Yak-3Т
- Yak-9
- Yak-9B
- Yak-9К
- Golovachev’s Yak-9M
- Yak-9P
- Yak-9Т
- Yak-9Т (France)
- Yak-9U
- Yak-9UT
On November 25th, 1942 a Soviet-French treaty to create a French fighter squadron in the territory of the USSR was signed. Pilots asked that the squadron would be named “Normandie”. It took part in the battle of Kursk in 1943 and in the offensive in Belorussia in 1944, as well as battles in East Prussia. For its special services during the assault of Niemen the squadron received its respective second name.
During their service 96 French pilots made 5240 operational flights, had 273 confirmed and 36 unconfirmed victories. Four pilots became heroes of the Soviet Union while others also received numerous rewards.
The War Thunder Team
Comments (99)
Gaijin, when will you add hungarian tech tree?
Hungry tech tree :D
nice joke
Vive la France !
I'd like to buy this plane...for the Soviet tree. I understand that the French tree is incomplete but it doesn't make much sense to me to add a Yak to it.
It was used by French pilots in a French only unit in the USSR, it makes perfect sense for it to be added to the French TT as it is quite unique
All answers (3)Neca007, Also, after the war, the pilots were allowed to return to France with their Yak (as a personal gift) where they formed the Normandie Fighter Squadron on these planes. So it's as historical as it can be.
Awesome! Soon Pierre Clostermann with his Spit?
too many spits already.. tempest would be better
prknowsbest, Yes! His Big Charlie is true legend.
This is going to be a great way to honor one of the greatest squadrons of all time. A exiled group of men who continued to fight. I do not know if this is true or not, but I think the Luftwaffe usually hated facing these pilots due to how good they were. Anyway looking forward to getting the emblem and maybe the plane as well. Good Luck on the battlefield everyone.
Hey, i just unlocked the decal but i cant find it in an of the decal menus. do i get it right away or do i have to wait for it?
I just completed the task for the decal and just opened the Battle Thropy. First of all, one need 30 kills on RB not 40, and second of all I didnt get the decal! Someone please help, I worked very hard for it, it's nowhere, I can't find it, Ive checked everywhere. It's bugged. The achievement says 60 player kills (RBx2, SBx3)