Konstantin Vakulovsky

Captain Konstantin Konstantinovich Vakulovsky (born 28 October 1894, died summer 1918) was a World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories. A major general's son, he volunteered for aviation duty on 8 August 1914, six days after graduating from university. He taught himself to fly, and became one of Russia's first military pilots on 13 June 1915. After escaping the fall of the Novogeorgievsk Fortress in a hazardous flight, Vakylovsky flew reconnaissance missions, some through heavy ground fire. Given command of the newly formed First Fighter Detachment, he became a flying ace credited with six aerial victories. He died in a flying accident during summer 1918.

Biography Konstantin Konstantinovich Vakulovsky was a major general's son, born on 28 October 1894 in Dagestan. When young, he served in the Vladikavkaz Cadet Corps. However, he was schooled in Saint Petersburg at the Military Engineering-Technical University, graduating on 2 August 1914. Beginning 8 August 1914, he served as an aerial observer with the air detachment at the Novogeorgievsk Fortress. While doing so, he enrolled in basic aviation courses and taught himself to fly. After flying 50 training flights without an instructor, he passed his graduation flight with distinction. On 13 June 1915, he was appointed a military pilot by the Supreme Commander in Chief of the Imperial Russian Army.

Honors and awards Order of Saint Stanilas Fourth Class with Crossed Swords and Bow Order of Saint Anna Fourth Class for Bravery Order of Saint Anna Third Class with Crossed Swords and Bow Order of Saint Anna Second Class with Crossed Swords Order of Saint Stanilas Third Class with Crossed Swords and Bow Order of Saint Stanilas Second Class with Crossed Swords and Bow Order of Saint Vladimir Fourth Class with Crossed Swords and Bow Order of Saint George Fourth Class Gold Sword for Bravery

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