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Nikolai Pinchuk

1921 – 1978

Soviet aviator

Aircraft pilot
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About Nikolai Pinchuk

Lived 1921 – 1978 (aged 56). Nikolai Pinchuk was a Russian aircraft pilot.

Nikolai Grigoryevich Pinchuk (; 4 February 1921 — 12 January 1978) was a Soviet fighter pilot and flying ace during World War II who totaled 20 solo and 2 shared aerial victories.

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Important facts

Born
4 February 1921, Babrujsk District
Birth century
20th century
Died
12 January 1978, Minsk
Occupation
Aircraft pilot
Nationality
Soviet Union
Education
Gagarin Air Force Academy
Awards
Order of the Red Banner; Order of Lenin; Hero of the Soviet Union; Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class; Order of the Red Star; Order "For Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR", 3rd class; Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Medal "Veteran of the Armed Forces of the USSR"; Medal "For Battle Merit"; Order of the Patriotic War; Order "For Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR"; Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"
Also known as
Nikolai Grigoryevich Pinchuk

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Nikolai Pinchuk?

Soviet aviator (1921-1978)

When was Nikolai Pinchuk born?

Nikolai Pinchuk was born on 4 February 1921 in Babrujsk District.

When did Nikolai Pinchuk die?

Nikolai Pinchuk died on 12 January 1978 in Minsk.

What was Nikolai Pinchuk's occupation?

Nikolai Pinchuk was an aircraft pilot.

What nationality was Nikolai Pinchuk?

Nikolai Pinchuk was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nikolai Pinchuk

· Wikidata: Q3341682

· DBpedia: Nikolai Pinchuk (pilot)

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