Mikhail (Golovanov),
Thanks for stopping by and commenting! If you are still watching, perhaps you could help me with another translation (remember the "Cabbage soup"...)? Here's a photo of the pod, type 3 as I will call them, with at caption that perhaps explains the purpose of them:
I am particularly curious about the hatches that opens up in the bottom. What were these pods for - dropping supplies, dropping propaganda leaflets, or what???
Anyway, it was nice hearing from you again.
Leif
PS. Note to myself: Even the engine was painted white in the winter camo version. Haven't noticed that until now, when I had a closer look at this particular photo.