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Ivan Likhobabin

1916 – 1994

Soviet fighter pilot

Aircraft pilot
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About Ivan Likhobabin

Lived 1916 – 1994 (aged 78). Ivan Likhobabin was a Russian aircraft pilot.

Ivan Dmitrievich Likhobabin (; — 26 April 1994) was a Soviet fighter pilot during World War II. Awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union on 26 October 1944 for his victories, by the end of the war his tally stood at an estimated 32 solo and seven shared shootdowns.

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Important facts

Born
27 January 1916
Birth century
20th century
Died
26 April 1994, Odintsovo
Occupation
Aircraft pilot
Nationality
Soviet Union
Education
Gagarin Air Force Academy
Awards
Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Order of the Red Banner; Order of Lenin; Order of the Red Star; Hero of the Soviet Union; Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class; Order of Alexander Nevsky; Medal "Veteran of the Armed Forces of the USSR"; Medal "For Battle Merit"; Jubilee Medal "Forty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"
Also known as
Ivan Dmitrievich Likhobabin

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ivan Likhobabin?

soviet fighter pilot (1916–1994)

When was Ivan Likhobabin born?

Ivan Likhobabin was born on 27 January 1916.

When did Ivan Likhobabin die?

Ivan Likhobabin died on 26 April 1994 in Odintsovo.

What was Ivan Likhobabin's occupation?

Ivan Likhobabin was an aircraft pilot.

What nationality was Ivan Likhobabin?

Ivan Likhobabin was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ivan Likhobabin

· Wikidata: Q15071269

· DBpedia: Ivan Likhobabin

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