Description: (Finnish Fighter Pilot)
During World War II, Eino Ilmari "Illu" Juutilainen was a highly skilled fighter pilot in the Finnish Air Force. He is recognized as the top scoring non-German fighter pilot in history. Juutilainen led all Finnish pilots in victories against Soviet aircraft, achieving a total of 94 confirmed aerial combat victories in 437 sorties. He flew primarily with a Messerschmitt Bf 109G and a Brewster Buffalo, demonstrating exceptional skill and courage in combat. Juutilainen's remarkable achievements earned him the prestigious Mannerheim Cross 2nd Class.