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Serafim Subbotin

1921 – 1996

Soviet Korean War flying ace

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About Serafim Subbotin

Lived 1921 – 1996 (aged 75). Serafim Subbotin was a Russian flying ace.

Serafim Pavlovich Subbotin (; 15 January 1921 22 April 1996) was a MiG-15 pilot of the Soviet Union. He was a flying ace during the Korean War, with around 9 victories. He was awarded Hero of the Soviet Union. Some sources claim he had up to 15 victories, though most sources indicate 9.

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Important facts

Born

15 January 1921, Pervomaysky District

Birth century

20th century

Died

22 April 1996, Cherkasy

Occupation

Flying ace

Nationality

Soviet Union

Education

Gagarin Air Force Academy

Awards

Order of the Red Banner; Order of Lenin; Order of the Red Star; Hero of the Soviet Union; Medal "Veteran of the Armed Forces of the USSR"; Jubilee Medal "50 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Medal "For Battle Merit"; Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"; Jubilee Medal "Twenty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Jubilee Medal "Thirty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Jubilee Medal "Forty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"

Also known as

Serafim Pavlovich Subbotin

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Serafim Subbotin?

Soviet Korean War flying ace (1921–1996)

When was Serafim Subbotin born?

Serafim Subbotin was born on 15 January 1921 in Pervomaysky District.

When did Serafim Subbotin die?

Serafim Subbotin died on 22 April 1996 in Cherkasy.

What was Serafim Subbotin's occupation?

Serafim Subbotin was a flying ace.

What nationality was Serafim Subbotin?

Serafim Subbotin was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Serafim Subbotin

· Wikidata: Q4444974

· DBpedia: Serafim Subbotin

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