Paavo Berg | |
Birth Date: | 23 November 1911 |
Birth Place: | Lahti, Grand Duchy of Finland |
Death Place: | Hanko, Finland |
Allegiance: | Finland |
Branch: | Finnish Air Force |
Serviceyears: | 1931–1941 |
Rank: | Captain |
Unit: | LeLv 26, LeLv 32 |
Awards: | Freedom Cross, 4th Class |
Paavo Daavid "Pate" Berg (23 November 1911 – 1 November 1941) was a Finnish fighter ace. He was the second most successful Finnish biplane fighter ace, scoring 10.5 victories (5 while flying Gloster Gladiators). The remaining 4.5 victories were with Curtiss Hawk 75s. He was shot down and killed by anti-aircraft fire on 1 November 1941.[1]
Berg was accepted into the Cadet School in June 1931. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1935 and captain in 1940.[2]
Aircraft | Victories |
---|---|
5.5 | |
4.5 plus one balloon | |
Total | 9.5 plus 1 balloon |