Ivan Fyodorov (pilot)

Ivan Fyodorov
Native name
Иван Васильевич Фёдоров
Born21 September 1920
Dubye village, Tver Governorate, RSFSR
Died28 August 2000
Cherkasy, Ukraine
Allegiance Soviet Union
Service / branch Soviet Air Force
Years of service1940—1978
RankGeneral-major of Aviation
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsHero of the Soviet Union

Ivan Vasilyevich Fyodorov (Russian: Иван Васильевич Фёдоров; 21 September 1920 — 28 August 2000) was one of the top Soviet fighter pilots during World War II, credited with around 37 solo shootdowns.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ Bykov, Mikhail (2014). Все асы Сталина. 1936–1953 [Aces of Stalin. 1936–1953]. Moscow: Yauza. ISBN 978-5-9955-0712-3. OCLC 879321002.
  2. ^ Melnikov, Aleksandr. "Фёдоров Иван Васильевич". warheroes.ru. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
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