Claim: Ivan Loiko was a no name flyer who served less than five years on Vaygach Island.
Evidence: He served five years on Vaygach Island, and remained there after his release from captivity. Polkovnik Ivan Alexandrovich Loiko (born 6 February 1892, date of death unknown) was a World War I flying ace credited with six confirmed aerial victories by the scanty and confusing records still existent.