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| Flying Regiment 3, Finnish Air Force | |
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| Country | Finland |
| Branch | Finnish Air Force |
| Role | Fighter |
| Engagements | Continuation War, Lapland War |
Flying Regiment 3 (Finnish : Lentorykmentti 3 or LeR 3) was a fighter aircraft regiment of the Finnish Air Force. The regiment took part in the Continuation War and the Lapland War.
After World War II, the regiment and its squadrons were re-organized and the new squadrons were renamed No. 31, and No. 33 Squadrons.
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