About Konstantin Afanasyevich Novikov
Lived 1919 – 1958 (aged 38). Konstantin Afanasyevich Novikov was a Russian flying ace.
Konstantin Afanasyevich Novikov (; 6 August 1919 — 9 January 1958) was a Soviet flying ace during World War II, who was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union on 1 May 1943 for his initial victories. Historians disagree on the exact breakdown of his final tally at the end of the war with Mikhail Bykov indicating that he totaled 28 solo and five (or three) shared shootdowns, and Andrey Simonov claiming that he had 31 solo and nine shared instead.
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Hero of the Soviet Union
When was Konstantin Afanasyevich Novikov born?
Konstantin Afanasyevich Novikov was born on 6 August 1919 in Livenskiy Uyezd.
When did Konstantin Afanasyevich Novikov die?
Konstantin Afanasyevich Novikov died on 9 January 1958 in Moscow.
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Konstantin Afanasyevich Novikov was a flying ace.
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Konstantin Afanasyevich Novikov was Russian.
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