Vladimir Merkulov (pilot)

Vladimir Merkulov
Native name
Владимир Иванович Меркулов
Born28 December 1922
Pogorelovo, Oryol Governorate, RSFSR
Died26 November 2003
Kiev, Ukraine
AllegianceSoviet Union Soviet Union
Service / branch Soviet Air Force
Years of service1940—1979
RankGeneral-lieutenant of aviation
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsHero 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

  1. ^ 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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