Soviet Volunteer Group
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The Soviet Volunteer Group was the volunteer part of the Soviet Air Forces sent to support the Republic of China during the Second Sino-Japanese War between 1937 and 1941. After the Marco Polo Bridge Incident, the Sino-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact was signed leading to considerable Soviet military assistance to China, including the volunteer squadrons. China paid for the support with raw materials.
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Soviet Volunteer Group | |
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Советские добровольцы в Китае | |
Active | 1937–1941 |
Country | Soviet Union |
Allegiance | Republic of China |
Branch | Nationalist Chinese Air Force |
Size | 3,665 pilots and ground crew (peak) |
Garrison/HQ | Nanjing Nanchang Lanzhou |
Engagements | Second Sino-Japanese War |
Aircraft flown | |
Bomber | Tupolev TB-3, Tupolev SB |
Fighter | Polikarpov I-16, Polikarpov I-15 |
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