Lauri Pekuri
Lauri Pekuri | |
|---|---|
| Nicknames | "Crépe" and "Stan Laurel" |
| Born | 6 November 1916 |
| Died | 3 August 1999 (aged 82) |
| Allegiance | Finland |
| Branch | Air Force |
| Service years | 1939–1968 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | No. 24 Sqn No. 34 Sqn |
| Commands | Karelia Air Command |
| Conflicts | |
Lauri Olavi Pekuri (né Ohukainen; 6 November 1916, in Helsinki, Finland - 3 August 1999, in Spain) was a Finnish Air Force ace and jet aircraft pioneer. In 1942, Pekuri changed his name from Ohukainen. This older name can still be found in aviation literature.