About Olga Yamshchikova
Lived 1914 – 1982 (aged 68). Olga Yamshchikova was a Russian military personnel.
Olga Nikolaevna Yamshchikova (; 1914–1982) was a Soviet fighter pilot squadron commander during World War II who became a test pilot after the war; she has been credited with as many as three shootdowns in World War II. During her postwar aviation career she became the first woman to fly the MiG-19.
Awards Order of the Red Banner of Labour (1960) Order of the Patriotic War 1st class (1947) Two Order of the Red Star (1943 and 1953) campaign and jubilee medals
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Who was Olga Yamshchikova?
Soviet Air Force commander (1914-1982)
When was Olga Yamshchikova born?
Olga Yamshchikova was born on 6 June 1914.
When did Olga Yamshchikova die?
Olga Yamshchikova died on 31 August 1982.
What was Olga Yamshchikova's occupation?
Olga Yamshchikova was a military personnel.
What nationality was Olga Yamshchikova?
Olga Yamshchikova was Russian.
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