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 9, 1934 - 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.
Sources
- Bruvelis, Edvins Latvijas Aviacijas Vesture
- Latvijas Kareivis, Sept.5, 1934
- Latvijas Kareivis, Sept.11, 1934
- Sparnota Latvija No.25, pg.770
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