Erik Lyly, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Erik Lyly

Finnish fighter ace

Date of Birth: 05-Aug-1914

Place of Birth: Loimaa, South-Western Finland Regional State Administrative Agency, Finland

Date of Death: 05-Feb-1990

Profession: flying ace, fighter pilot

Nationality: Finland

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Erik Edward Lyly (August 5, 1914, Loimaa – February 5, 1990, Haparanda, Sweden) was a Finnish fighter pilot and ace in the Continuation War.
He flew in the LeLv 24 and LeLv 34 (HLeLv 34), the most successful fighter squadrons of the Finnish Air Force, often flying as a wingman for the most proficient Finnish ace Air Sergeant Master Ilmari Juutilainen.
He achieved a total of 8 air victories during the wars.
His highest rank during the war was Sergeant Master.