

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)
pretty sweet
Would be cool if it was discounted for black Friday, but i'm not complaining. Thanks!
Dude its already at a super cheap price for what you get, I mean $11 USD for a plane with a 37mm gun that fires nearly as fast as an MG? Its already a steal!
Nice! I'm thinking to purchase it. Just one thing: I made a test flight and it still has the russian pilot inside. :-)
I heard one of these pilots said that the Yak-3 was better than the Spitfire and Mustang...
Gorgeus skin
Is the aircraft going to be avaliable again next year at the same date? Becouse i am interested in the Yak but i'm saving the GE for when a discount comes so i can buy some more to buy a premium tenk that i am more interested in
Is this just ONE chance to get it or will there be another opportunity next year for example?