Vladimir Merkulov (pilot)
Vladimir Merkulov | |
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| Native name | Владимир Иванович Меркулов |
| Born | 28 December 1922 Pogorelovo, Oryol Governorate, RSFSR |
| Died | 26 November 2003 Kiev, Ukraine |
| Allegiance |  Soviet Union |
| Service/ |  Soviet Air Force |
| Years of service | 1940—1979 |
| Rank | General-lieutenant of aviation |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
Vladimir Ivanovich Merkulov (Russian: Владимир Иванович Меркулов; 28 December 1922 — 26 November 2003) was a Soviet fighter pilot and flying ace during World War II. Awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union on 26 October 1944 for his initial victories, by the end of the war his tally reached 29 solo and four shared shootdowns.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ Bykov, Mikhail (2014). Все асы Сталина. 1936–1953 [Aces of Stalin. 1936–1953]. Moscow: Yauza. p. 779. ISBN 978-5-9955-0712-3. OCLC 879321002.
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