| Ivan Alexandrovich Loiko | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 February 1892 Minsk, Russia |
| Died | Unknown |
| Allegiance | Russia |
| Service/branch | Infantry; aviation |
| Years of service | 1909 - ca 1917 |
| Rank | Podporuchik |
| Unit | 30th Corps Detachment, 9th Corps Air Detachment, |
| Commands held | 30th Corps Detachment |
| Awards | Order of Saint George, Order of Saint Vladimir, Order of Saint Stanilas, Order of Saint Anne, Rumanian Order of the Star |
Podporuchik Ivan Alexandrovich Loiko (born 6 February 1892, date of death unknown) was a World War I flying ace credited with six confirmed aerial victories, as well as three unconfirmed ones.[1]
Loiko joined the infantry in 1909. He then transferred to aviation, flying reconnaissance missions with 30th Corps Fighter Detachment. By 1916, he had risen to command the unit.[2] He moved on to fly a Nieuport 11 with 9th Corps Fighter Detachment, where he scored his first victory on 26 October 1916. He won again on 27 December 1916.[1]
The following year, he split an 18 July 1917 claim with fellow ace Vladimir Strizhesky; it went unconfirmed. On 4 September 1917, he split a win with fellow ace Grigory Suk. Two days later, he shared his fourth win with another Russian pilot. The next two days brought unconfirmed claims, the latter of which was shared with Suk. On 12 September, he finally became an ace. He then upgraded to a Nieuport 23 for his final victory, on 3 October 1917, which he shared.[1]
Loiko's fate after the Russian Revolution remains obscure.[2]
Nieuport Aces of World War I. Norman Franks. Osprey Publishing, 2000. ISBN 1855329611, 9781855329614.
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