IESALNIEKS, KARLIS

• Born: February 1, 1903, Mangalu pag.
• February 25, 1924 - called into the military, assigned to the Aviation Regiment.
• November 4, 1924 - graduates from aviation mechanic training.
• August 16, 1928 - graduates from flight school (pilot) Rank: Sargeant
• Completed advanced fighter combat training on an Ansaldo A1 Balilla
• Assigned to the 1st Fighter Squadron.
• December, 1929 - assigned the new Bristol Bulldog fighter.
• June 5, 1932 - Participates in the Aviation Festival at Riga/Spilve.
• May 28, 1933 - Participates in the Aviation Festival at Riga/Spilve.
• September 8, 1935 - Participates in the Aviation Festival at Riga/Spilve.
• Died: June 22, 1936 in an air crash at Krustpils.