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Stepan Novichkov

1921 – 1992

Soviet fighter pilot

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About Stepan Novichkov

Lived 1921 – 1992 (aged 70). Stepan Novichkov was a Russian.

Stepan Matveevich Novichkov (; 29 October 1921 — 20 July 1992) was a Soviet fighter pilot during World War II. Awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union on 4 February 1944 for his victories, by the end of the war his tally stood at an estimated 33 solo plus one shared shootdowns.

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Important facts

Born
29 October 1921, Moscow Oblast
Birth century
20th century
Died
20 July 1992, Moscow
Nationality
Soviet Union
Awards
Order of Lenin; Hero of the Soviet Union; Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class; Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class; Order of the Red Banner; Medal "Veteran of Labour"; Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Medal "For the Defence of Stalingrad"; Jubilee Medal "Forty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"
Also known as
Stepan Matveevich Novichkov

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Stepan Novichkov?

soviet fighter pilot

When was Stepan Novichkov born?

Stepan Novichkov was born on 29 October 1921 in Moscow Oblast.

When did Stepan Novichkov die?

Stepan Novichkov died on 20 July 1992 in Moscow.

What nationality was Stepan Novichkov?

Stepan Novichkov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stepan Novichkov

· Wikidata: Q16681259

· DBpedia: Stepan Novichkov

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