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Konstantin Kovalyov

1913 – 1995

Soviet fighter pilot

Aircraft pilot
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Lived 1913 – 1995 (aged 81). Konstantin Kovalyov was a Russian aircraft pilot.

Konstantin Fedotovich Kovalyov (; 20 May 1913 — 16 February 1995) was a Soviet fighter pilot during World War II. Awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union on 22 January 1944 for his initial victories, his final tally is estimated to be around 22 solo and 14 shared shootdowns, although more conservative estimates put the figure at 19 solo and 12 shared.

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Important facts

Born
20 May 1913, Mingrelskaya
Birth century
20th century
Died
16 February 1995, Mingrelskaya
Occupation
Aircraft pilot
Nationality
Soviet Union
Awards
Order of the Red Banner; Order of Lenin; Hero of the Soviet Union; Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class; Medal "Veteran of Labour"; Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Jubilee Medal "Forty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Jubilee Medal "50 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Zhukov Medal
Also known as
Konstantin Fedotovich Kovalyov, Konstantin Kovalev

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Konstantin Kovalyov?

Soviet fighter pilot (1913-1995)

When was Konstantin Kovalyov born?

Konstantin Kovalyov was born on 20 May 1913 in Mingrelskaya.

When did Konstantin Kovalyov die?

Konstantin Kovalyov died on 16 February 1995 in Mingrelskaya.

What was Konstantin Kovalyov's occupation?

Konstantin Kovalyov was an aircraft pilot.

What nationality was Konstantin Kovalyov?

Konstantin Kovalyov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Konstantin Kovalyov

· Wikidata: Q4225596

· DBpedia: Konstantin Kovalyov (pilot)

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