Pyotr Stefanovsky
Soviet general
About Pyotr Stefanovsky
Lived 1903 – 1976 (aged 73). Pyotr Stefanovsky was a Russian test pilot.
Pyotr Mikhailovich Stefanovsky (; 2 January 1903 — 23 February 1976) was a Soviet test pilot. During the Second World War, he was in charge of forming special fighter squadrons composed of Soviet test pilots and flew combat missions protecting the airspace above Moscow. He was promoted to Major General in 1944 and was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union in 1948.
Stefanovsky recounted his experiences as a test pilot in his book Триста неизвестных (Trista neizvestnykh, Three hundred of the unknown).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pyotr Stefanovsky?
Soviet general (1903–1976)
When was Pyotr Stefanovsky born?
Pyotr Stefanovsky was born on 2 January 1903 in Čyrkavičy.
When did Pyotr Stefanovsky die?
Pyotr Stefanovsky died on 23 February 1976 in Moscow.
What was Pyotr Stefanovsky's occupation?
Pyotr Stefanovsky was a test pilot.
What nationality was Pyotr Stefanovsky?
Pyotr Stefanovsky was Russian.
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