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[p][/p][p]The MiG-21 jet fighter made its first flight 70 years ago on June 15th, 1955! The MiG-21 became the most mass-produced second generation jet fighter and the most widespread supersonic aircraft. Almost 11,500 were produced, many of which are still in service today. [/p][h2]30% discounts on two MiG-21 variants![/h2][p]When: From June 16th (11:00 GMT) until June 19th (11:00 GMT) [/p][p][/p][p]The following aircraft are available at a 30% discount:[/p]

• [p]USSR: MiG-21S (R-13-300) (Rank VI) for 6237 Golden Eagles[/p][p][/p]
• [p]Germany: MiG-21 SPS-K (Rank VI)* for 6489 Golden Eagles[/p][p][/p]

[p]* this aircraft is only available for purchase for Golden Eagles during this promotion.

[/p][h2]30% Discounts on MiG-21 Variants In the Gaijin Store[/h2][p]When: From June 16th (11:00 GMT) until June 19th (11:00 GMT)[/p][p][/p][p]PC players will be able to purchase the following packs at a 30% discount in the Gaijin store: To get to the Gaijin Store through Steam, go to the in-game hangar > Shop > Online Store! [/p][p][/p]

• [p] Germany: MiG-21 “Lazur-M” (Rank VII)[/p][p][/p]
• [p] Great Britain: MiG-21 Bison (Rank VIII)[/p][p][/p]
• [p] China: J-7D (Rank VII)[/p][p] [/p]

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On June 15th 1909, the battleship Petropavlovsk was laid down at the Baltic Shipyard in St. Petersburg. In 1921, it was named “Marat” in honor of French revolutionary leader Jean-Paul Marat. During the Second World War, Marat participated in the defense of Leningrad, firing almost two thousand 305 mm shells.

[/p][h2]Marat returns for Golden Eagles and is here to stay![/h2][p]Marat returns to the game for 8380 Golden Eagles! Note: Until June 19th (10:00 GMT), it will be sold at a 30% discount for 5866 Golden Eagles.

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When: From June 16th (10:00 GMT)
Where: USSR > Bluewater fleet > Premium vehicles.

About this battleship
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• [p] Marat (rank V) features twelve 305 mm main guns, ready to inflict devastating damage to enemies. For defense against aircraft, Marat comes with various cannons and machine guns in 27 turrets.
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Thank you once again for your incredible submissions! This coming week, we’ll be focusing on the quiet moments before the storm! You’ll be capturing missions set at sunrise, where soft morning light and long shadows set the stage for the battle to come. Any vehicle type is welcome—just be sure it’s ready to roll out under a golden sky. The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

[h2]Let’s begin the 176th edition of our competition![/h2]

Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen176. You have time until the 20th of June 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.



[h3]Terms:[/h3]

Your screenshot should be taken in morning light and can include any vehicle.
You must add the #WTscreen176 tag (title cannot have any other text in it).
Artists may only win by popular vote once per four screenshot competitions.
• 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 175th edition – Tactical Canvas![/h2]

[h3]Winners selected via community votes:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3496521333
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3494914941
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3494789417

[h3]Winners selected by our judges:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3495061925
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3494630490
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3495915459

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

On June 15th 1936, the Vickers Wellington made its maiden flight. This was the most widely produced British bomber and was used throughout the Second World War, with more than 11,000 units being built. Wellingtons were used for night bombing, submarine hunting, mine clearing and as carriers of airborne radio detection and guidance systems.

[h2]The Wellington Mk Ic (Germany) is temporarily available for Golden Eagles![/h2]
This Wellington (rank II) is available for 1,000 Golden Eagles.

When: From June 13th (13:00 GMT) until June 16th (13:00 GMT).
Where: Germany > Aviation > Premium vehicles.

About this aircraft

• The Wellington Mk Ic was captured and tested by the Luftwaffe. This bomber is great at high altitudes and can take eighteen 250 lb or nine 500 lb bombs into battle. For defensive weaponry, it has 7.7 mm machine guns in the nose, at the sides and at the back of the plane.
  

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The first attempt to create a unified German fleet was made on June 14th 1848 against the backdrop of the Danish-German War. The attempt was not very successful, and Germany lost the war. After the dissolution of the fleet, some of the ships went to Prussia, and on the basis of the Prussian Navy, the naval forces of the German Empire were formed in 1871. The modern German Navy continues to celebrate this day on June 14th.

[h2]The Т31 and Z20 Karl Galster are temporarily available for Golden Eagles at a 30% Discount![/h2]
Both are available at a 30% discount: the T31 (rank III) costs 3528 Golden Eagles and the Z20 Karl Galster (rank III) costs 4263 Golden Eagles!

When: From June 13th (11:00 GMT) until June 16th (11:00).
Where: Germany > Bluewater fleet > Premium vehicles.

[h3]About the T31[/h3]

• The T31 was built in Elbing, East Prussia and commissioned in 1944. In June of that year, she covered Finnish forces during the Soviet offensive in Karelia but was sunk in a skirmish with Soviet boats. The T31 is equipped with 37 mm anti-aircraft guns to combat air attacks, and her main armament consists of rapid-fire 105 mm guns in four turrets.
  

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[h3]About the Z20[/h3]

• The Z20 Karl Galster is named after Lieutenant Commander Karl Galster, who commanded the S-22 destroyer during the First World War. Z20 was used extensively throughout the Second World War and survived until the end, where it was then transferred to the USSR, receiving the name “Prochny”. This is a very speedy ship, its secondary caliber is represented by 37 mm automatic guns — ready to take on both enemy aircraft and fast boats. Larger ships can be taken care of with the powerful 128 mm main guns.
  

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[h2]Get the “Emblem of the German Navy Engineering School” decal![/h2]
This decal is available for German Navy Day.

“Emblem of the German Navy Engineering School” decal

When: From June 13th (11:00 GMT) until June 16th (11:00).
Task: Play 3 battles using German ships at rank III or higher to receive the “Emblem of the German Navy Engineering School” decal.

Additional details:

• Your activity must not be below 70%.
  
• You can complete the task in random battles, except for Enduring Confrontation missions, and [Assault] mode.
  
• Track your progress in the hangar by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Holidays → German Navy Day.
  
• You can find the decal in the “Germany → Navy” tab in the Customization menu.