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“To win a battle, besides patriotism, you need to know and master your aircraft.”

These are the words of a virtuoso of aerial combat, the second most effective Allied fighter, a brilliant tactician and instructor.


Today we are celebrating the birthday of Alexander Pokryshkin, three times Hero of the Soviet Union, whose name has become a nickname for the most skillful and desperate bold pilots. Pokryshkin's Airacobra with the white “100” on its side is a rare and favorite vehicle for War Thunder pilots.



Until March 22nd (09:00 GMT), the Premium aircraft Pokryshkin'