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During the dissolution of the British Empire one of its colonies, South Rhodesia, decided to declare its independence unilaterally. This led to it being unrecognized by other countries during its entire existence. In 1979 it returned under British protectorate, and after elections on April 18th, 1980, it became independent again, this time under the name Zimbabwe.

[h2]To celebrate the Independence day of Zimbabwe, from April 18th (11:00 GMT) until April 21st (11:00 GMT), the Hunter FGA.9 of the Rhodesian Air Force will be available for purchase for Golden Eagles. [/h2]

This Rank V jet fighter from the British research tree has great forward armament and is best suited for high speed boom and zoom attacks.

• The terms of purchasing a rank V bluewater ship has temporarily been removed from the “Invite a friend” program (2,500 GE). The reward will still be issued for purchasing a rank V coastal vessel, ground vehicle, or aircraft. This temporary solution is against the sharply increased number of players using game process automation to upgrade their game account.
  
• Planned session BR changes for the aircraft Simulator battles.
  
  • Yak-38 — BR has been reduced from 9.7 to 9.3 in the SB mode.
    
  • La-9 (China) — BR has been reduced from 6.3 to 6.0 in the SB mode.
    
  • Iacobi’s J8A — BR has been reduced from 1.3 to 1.0 in the SB mode.
    
  • Ki-43-II (USA) — BR has been increased from 2.3 to 2.7 in the SB mode.
    
  • Ki-61-Ib (USA) — BR has been increased from 3.0 to 3.3 in the SB mode.
    

The current provided changelog reflects the major changes within the game as part of this Update. Some updates, additions and fixes may not be listed in the provided notes. War Thunder is constantly improving and specific fixes may be implemented without the client being updated.

• Custom hangar functionality is again available.
  

The current provided changelog reflects the major changes within the game as part of this Update. Some updates, additions and fixes may not be listed in the provided notes. War Thunder is constantly improving and specific fixes may be implemented without the client being updated.

The screenshots you submitted this week looked beautiful! We loved seeing your vehicles in action! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

[h2]Let’s begin the 63rd edition of our competition![/h2]

Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen63. You have time until 21.04.2023 to submit your screenshot.

After that date, 6 winners will be selected (3 of which will be the highest rated by the community and 3 selected by our judges), each of which receive a reward of 300GE.

[h2]Important addition: Screenshot theme - Fire in the Hole![/h2]

[h3]Terms:[/h3]

The shot has been fired! Wait for the impact!
Your screenshot must include a player vehicle firing its guns (Does not count bombs, rockets, or missiles).
You must add the #WTscreen63 tag (title cannot have any other text in it).
• Screenshots need to be compliant with the War Thunder rules.
  
• You need to be the author of the screenshot.
  
• Screenshot needs to be new. You cannot use those which have previously been published or used in other competitions.
  
• We will only accept raw screenshots from the game. You cannot use any editing software nor any other visual enhancements (like Nvidia Ansel filters).
  
• You can use filters and settings built into War Thunder.
  
• You can use the replay functionality built into War Thunder.
  
• Rewards will be delivered to the author's account within 14 working days.
  

[h2]And now, time for the winners of the competition’s 62nd edition - Sunny Spring Day![/h2]

[h3]Winners selected via community votes:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2961000083
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2961154688
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2959316815

[h3]Winners selected by our judges:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2961672680
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2959676855
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2961636804

Each winner will get 300GE! Congratulations and see you next week!

Soviet fighter pilot Vasily Matsievich was born on April 13th, 1913. As a part of 26th Regiment he defended Leningrad from enemy bombers during the blockade, and by June 1942 had made 196 sorties. In 1943 he was awarded the highest award of the USSR — the Order of Lenin, the Gold Star medal and the title “Hero of the Soviet Union”.

[h2]Temporarily on sale - Spitfire Mk IXc[/h2]

To commemorate Matsievich’s birthday, from April 13th (12:00 GMT) until April 17th (12:00 GMT), the Spitfire Mk IXc from the Soviet research tree — the aircraft that Matsievich himself piloted — will be available for purchase for Golden Eagles. Its camouflage mirrors that of the 26th GvIAP, which Matsievich commanded.