About Leonid Ivanov
Lived 1950 – 1980 (aged 30). Leonid Ivanov was a Russian astronaut, aircraft pilot and aviator.
Leonid Grigoriyevich Ivanov (June 25, 1950 – October 24, 1980) was a member of Soviet Air Force Cosmonaut Training Group 6. He graduated from Higher Air Force School, Kachinsk, in 1971.
Ivanov was killed on 24 October 1980, in the crash of a MiG-27 aircraft during a test flight in Akhtubinsk, Astrakhan Oblast, Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic.
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Who was Leonid Ivanov?
cosmonaut (1950-1980)
When was Leonid Ivanov born?
Leonid Ivanov was born on 25 June 1950 in Safonovo.
When did Leonid Ivanov die?
Leonid Ivanov died on 24 October 1980 in Akhtubinsk.
What was Leonid Ivanov's occupation?
Leonid Ivanov was an astronaut, aircraft pilot and aviator.
What nationality was Leonid Ivanov?
Leonid Ivanov was Russian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Leonid Ivanov (test pilot)
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