Hi,
I've tried to obtain an automatic translation of some parts
I-16 lieutenant commander fourth AE 72nd SAP VVS SF, Gennady Vladimirovich Antipina that was shot down in combat flak July 16, 1941. No ... not the wheel ... Added after 1 minute 34 seconds: At the time of death knocked in a group of three aircraft 06.27.1941 year (with BF Safonov and Gubanov VP) German plane scout Hs-126 .
.. Judging by the photo is the type 27/28 - in addition to guns ShVAK enough visible hinge brackets dvuzvennikov on landing gear, although history has not preserved them or gear doors, .... but there is still a photo? ... And what is the fate of I-16? atoms ... something I have not seen anywhere else ... silver
... and by the way, Safonov on I-16 type 28 fly, and it is thought-provoking ...
Allow a few words ...
Airplane Antipina was type 27 (№ 2721D33). machine is very rare and interesting! As I see it, it's easier to alter the type of 24, because propeller-like group. Good luck in the building!
color man who found it in 1997, wrote to me that "Painting aircraft, judging by the debris, (writing from memory) was dark green top, silver bottom
So, this plane was painted according to prewar standard, and hurrily camouflaged with the darker color.
Regards
Massimo