VQ Yak-9 (Soviet) 59.8 Inch ARF (EP/GP)From fall of 1942 Yak 9 fighter were in action on all fronts of the Soviet Germany war. Yak 9 fighter were in service with the Soviet Air Force and Free French "Normandia Neman" regiment. During 1942 1945 the fighter was produced in great numbers. Many Soviet aces with their Yak 9 aircraft have beaten the Nazis. Among them were distinguished pilot twice Hero of the Soviet Union: A. Vorozheikin (52 victories), A Koldunov (46 victories), and French