About Lars Hattinen
Lived 1923 – 1961 (aged 37). Lars Hattinen was a Finnish flying ace.
Lars Paul-Erich "Lasse" Hattinen (16 May 1923 – 3 January 1961) was a Finnish World War II flying ace and a commercial airliner pilot. At the time, he was the youngest flying ace and he achieved 6 air victories with the Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 between 25 June and 30 July 1944. Hattinen is recognized as the only pilot who flew the Mörkö Morane, the plane's version developed in Finland. His three victories flying this plane were the only kills scored by the fighter. He had four regular victories flying Morane planes when he achieved his first Yak-1 victory in 1944.
Legacy The author Seppo Porvali wrote a biography about Hattinen titled Last Ace.
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Who was Lars Hattinen?
Finnish flying ace
When was Lars Hattinen born?
Lars Hattinen was born on 16 May 1923 in Kuorevesi.
When did Lars Hattinen die?
Lars Hattinen died on 3 January 1961.
What was Lars Hattinen's occupation?
Lars Hattinen was a flying ace.
What nationality was Lars Hattinen?
Lars Hattinen was Finnish.
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