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Fedor Astakhov

1892 – 1966

Soviet Air Force marshal

Air force officer

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About Fedor Astakhov

Lived 1892 – 1966 (aged 74). Fedor Astakhov was a Russian air force officer.

Fyodor Alekseyevich Astakhov (; 9 October 1966) was a Soviet Marshal of Aviation.

From the start of the German-Soviet War, he commanded the Air Force of the Soviet Southwestern Front. Then, from May 1942, he was chief of the Main Civil Aviation Directorate and deputy commander of the Air Force of the Red Army. Marshal Astakhov commanded civil aviation and achieved its effective use in the Battles of Stalingrad and Kursk and in other operations. From August 1943 to December 1944, he was commander of Long Range Aviation. From December 1944 to December 1947, he was again chief of the Main Civil Aviation Directorate.

Awards Two Order of Lenin Three Order of the Red Banner Order of Kutuzov 1st class Order of Suvorov 1st class Order of the Red Star campaign and jubilee medals

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Important facts

Born

8 February 1892, Ledovskie Vyselki

Birth century

19th century

Died

9 October 1966, Moscow

Occupation

Air force officer

Nationality

Soviet Union

Awards

Order of the Red Banner; Order of Lenin; Order of the Red Star; Jubilee Medal "XX Years of the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army"; Order of Suvorov, 2nd class; Order of Kutuzov, 1st class; Medal "For the Defence of Stalingrad"; Medal "For the Defence of Kyiv"; Medal "For the Defence of the Caucasus"; Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Order of the Cross of Grunwald, 1st class; Jubilee Medal "Twenty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"

Also known as

Fyodor Alekseyevich Astakhov

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Fedor Astakhov?

Soviet Air Force marshal (1892-1966)

When was Fedor Astakhov born?

Fedor Astakhov was born on 8 February 1892 in Ledovskie Vyselki.

When did Fedor Astakhov die?

Fedor Astakhov died on 9 October 1966 in Moscow.

What was Fedor Astakhov's occupation?

Fedor Astakhov was an air force officer.

What nationality was Fedor Astakhov?

Fedor Astakhov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fedor Astakhov

· Wikidata: Q2037423

· DBpedia: Fyodor Astakhov

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