Stepan Novichkov
Stepan Novichkov | |
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| Native name | Степан Матвеевич Новичков |
| Born | 29 October 1921 Klepalniki village, Moscow Governorate, RSFSR |
| Died | 20 July 1992 (aged 70) Moscow, Russian Federation |
| Allegiance |  Soviet Union |
| Service/ |  Soviet Air Force |
| Years of service | 1941–1946 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
Stepan Matveevich Novichkov (Russian: Степан Матвеевич Новичков; 29 October 1921 — 20 July 1992) was a Soviet fighter pilot during World War II. Awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union on 4 February 1944 for his victories, by the end of the war his tally stood at an estimated 33 solo plus one shared shootdowns.[1][2][3]
References[edit]
- ^ Bykov, Mikhail (2014). Все асы Сталина. 1936–1953 [Aces of Stalin. 1936–1953]. Moscow: Yauza. ISBN 978-5-9955-0712-3. OCLC 879321002.
- ^ "Новичков Степан Матвеевич". soviet-aces-1936-53.ru. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
- ^ Указ Президиума Верховного Совета СССР «О присвоении звания Героя Советского Союза офицерскому составу военно-воздушных сил Красной Армии» от 4 февраля 1944 года // Ведомости Верховного Совета Союза Советских Социалистических Республик : газета. — 1944. — 17 февраля (№ 10 (270)). — С. 1
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