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Vilkas' Story
« on: June 29, 2013, 08:20:34 AM »
Some of you may know the story of Vilkas, a long-time member of JG11. The short version is he was conscripted by the Luftwaffe from his home in Lithuania at the age of 13 to act as an interpreter and AA gunner. The longer version is fascinating and can be found here.

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Re: Vilkas' Story
« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2013, 08:26:27 AM »
Thanks Hammer.

I had the pleasure of meeting Vilkas at an AH Con some years back. A true gentlemen.  :salute

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Re: Vilkas' Story
« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2013, 08:28:20 AM »
Some of you may know the story of Vilkas, a long-time member of JG11. The short version is he was conscripted by the Luftwaffe from his home in Lithuania at the age of 13 to act as an interpreter and AA gunner. The longer version is fascinating and can be found here.

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Re: Vilkas' Story
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2013, 08:28:28 AM »
Very nicely done, Hammer.

<S> to an extremely brave young boy...and an most excellent man!  

We all love you, and are honored for the chance to call you friend, Vilkas.



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Re: Vilkas' Story
« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2013, 08:40:33 AM »
I've known of Vilkas for many years now and always wanted to know his story. Thank you for sharing it. I can't imagine one of my boys being taken away at 13 to go to war. <SALUTE> Vilkas !
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Re: Vilkas' Story
« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2013, 08:57:28 AM »
I've always enjoyed talking to Vilkas, great gentleman and a good friend.  :salute
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Re: Vilkas' Story
« Reply #6 on: June 29, 2013, 09:04:53 AM »
One of the nicest guys in the sim and a pleasure to fly with. He's got good taste in dogs as well.  :aok

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Re: Vilkas' Story
« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2013, 09:10:30 AM »
Some of you may know the story of Vilkas, a long-time member of JG11. The short version is he was conscripted by the Luftwaffe from his home in Lithuania at the age of 13 to act as an interpreter and AA gunner. The longer version is fascinating and can be found here.

Regards,

Hammer
Thanks for sharing his story hammer :salute


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Re: Vilkas' Story
« Reply #8 on: June 29, 2013, 09:23:04 AM »
Ah vilkas is a very cool guy. I have only seen or heard him in FSO and he says Sukov! and then something in a language I don't understand  :lol

I imagine its something good but he could be ribbing me and I would never know it.

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Re: Vilkas' Story
« Reply #9 on: June 29, 2013, 09:42:56 AM »
Some of you may know the story of Vilkas, a long-time member of JG11. The short version is he was conscripted by the Luftwaffe from his home in Lithuania at the age of 13 to act as an interpreter and AA gunner. The longer version is fascinating and can be found here.

Regards,

Hammer

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Re: Vilkas' Story
« Reply #10 on: June 29, 2013, 09:51:50 AM »
kewl story  :airplane:

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« Reply #11 on: June 29, 2013, 09:58:19 AM »
Vilkas is in a AA gun usually these days, what a cool fella and a piece of living history!

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Re: Vilkas' Story
« Reply #12 on: June 29, 2013, 09:59:00 AM »
 :salute Vilkas, sir!

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Re: Vilkas' Story
« Reply #13 on: June 29, 2013, 10:30:46 AM »
 :salute Vilkas
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Re: Vilkas' Story
« Reply #14 on: June 29, 2013, 10:33:11 AM »
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