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[p][/p][p]Finnish Air Force Day is celebrated on March 6th, the anniversary of the founding of the Finnish Air Force in 1918, when the first aircraft, a gift from Count Eric von Rosen, arrived in Vaasa. The holiday is primarily marked by ceremonies at air bases, including formations, awards and promotions, wreath-layings, and commemorative events. Open days and flyovers are also organized where possible.[/p][p] [/p][h2]Discounts on Finnish aircraft for Golden Eagles![/h2][p]The following Finnish vehicles are available at a 30% discount.[/p][p] [/p]

[p]When: From March 6th (11:00 GMT) until March 9th (11:00 GMT).[/p][p]Where: Sweden > Aviation > Premium vehicles.[/p]

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• [p]Mörkö-Morane (rank II) — 490 Golden Eagles[/p]
• [p]Fokker D.XXI (rank II) — 490 Golden Eagles[/p]
• [p]VL Pyörremyrsky (rank III) — 1120 Golden Eagles[/p]
• [p]Bf 109 G-6 (rank IV) — 3416 Golden Eagles[/p]
• [p]Saab J35XS (rank VII) — 6489 Golden Eagles[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Get the “Finnish Air Force Day 2026” decal![/h2][p]By completing the task below you’ll be able to get yourself this decal.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]“Finnish Air Force Day 2026” decal[/p][p][/p]

[p]When: From March 6th (11:00 GMT) until March 9th (11:00 GMT).[/p][p]Task: Earn 3,000 mission points in battles where you used Swedish aircraft at rank III or higher to receive the “Finnish Air Force Day 2026” decal![/p][p] [/p][p]Please note: After finishing the task, you need to collect the reward manually.[/p][p] [/p][p]Additional details:[/p]

• [p]You can complete the task in random battles, except for \[Assault] mode.[/p]
• [p]Track your progress in the hangar by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Holidays → Finnish Air Force Day.[/p]
• [p]You can find the decal in the “Holidays” tab in the customization menu.[/p]

The entanglement of war with simulation continues with the discovery that a video of a US battleship shooting down an Iranian fighter jet is very likely a clip from videogame War Thunder, depicting ordnance from the World War 2 era. The clip in question has circulated on social media to the tune of millions of views. It has also been shared around by at least one sitting US Republican statesman, Texas governor Greg Abbott, who reposted it with the caption "Bye bye". The tweet in question has since been deleted.

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[p][/p][p]On behalf of the entire War Thunder team, we would like to congratulate all women on March 8th, which is a celebration of spring and beauty! You are loved and appreciated for all you bring to the world, and as is tradition, you can get themed decals in War Thunder![/p][p] [/p][p][/p][h2]Open the “International Women’s Day” trophy! [/h2][p] [/p]

[p]When: From March 6th (07:00 GMT) until March 9th (07:00 GMT).[/p][p]Task: Earn 3,000 mission points in battles where you used any vehicle at rank III or higher to receive the “International Women’s Day” trophy![/p]

[p][/p][p]Inside this trophy, you’ll receive one of four decals that were previously available for this event so you can complete your collection:[/p][p] [/p][p][/p][p]These decals are located in the “Holiday” vehicle appearance section.[/p][p] [/p][p]If you already have all four decals, you’ll receive a trophy and get one of the following when opening it:[/p]

• [p]20-50% Research Point booster for 3-10 battles[/p]
• [p]20-50% Silver Lion booster for 3-10 battles[/p]
• [p]3-5 universal backups[/p]
• [p]1 day of Premium account[/p]

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[p]Please note: After finishing the task, you need to collect the reward manually.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Additional details:[/p]

• [p]You can complete the task in random battles, except for \[Assault] mode.[/p]
• [p]Track your progress in the hangar by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Holidays → International Women’s Day.[/p]

[p][/p][p]On March 6th 1913, Alexander Ivanovich Pokryshkin was born. He was one of the most successful aces of the Second World war. His “thunderstorm formula” became a classic of aerial combat: “Altitude, speed, maneuver, fire!” Pokryshkin participated in 150 air battles and shot down approximately 50-60 enemy aircraft, for which he was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union three times.[/p][p][/p][h3]Pokryshkin’s P-39N-0 is temporarily available to purchase for 1,300 Golden Eagles![/h3][p] [/p]

[p]When: From March 6th (10:00 GMT) until March 9th (10:00 GMT).[/p][p]Where: USSR > Aviation > Premium vehicles.[/p]

• [p]Pokryshkin’s P-39N-0 is only available during the promotional period.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p]About this aircraft[/p]

• [p]Pokryshkin in his P-39N-0 (rank III) achieved a significant portion of his aerial victories in 1943 in the P-39N-0 Airacobra. The aircraft’s dive speed, climb rate, and maneuverability, as well as its powerful 37 mm cannon perfectly matched the ace’s winning formula. Try to replicate it![/p]

The current conflict between the US/Israel and Iran has seen an abundance of footage circulating online: some shared directly from official sources, some legitimate, and some of more questionable origin. A viral example of the latter is a clip that claims to show an American ship shooting down an Iranian fighter jet, which has now been debunked as footage from the military simulation game War Thunder...
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