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Vasily Mikhalyov

1917 – 2006

Russian aviator

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About Vasily Mikhalyov

Lived 1917 – 2006 (aged 89). Vasily Mikhalyov was a Russian aircraft pilot.

Vasily Pavlovich Mikhalyov (; 20 March 1917 — 10 December 2006) was a Soviet fighter pilot during World War II. Awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union on 1 July 1944 for his initial victories, he totaled over 20 solo aerial victories including an aerial ramming during the war, although the exact tally is subject to some dispute.

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Important facts

Born

2 March 1917, Ulan-Ude

Birth century

20th century

Died

10 December 2006, Samara

Occupation

Aircraft pilot

Nationality

Russia, Soviet Union

Awards

Order of the Red Banner; Order of Lenin; Hero of the Soviet Union; Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class; Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class; Order of Alexander Nevsky; Order of the Red Star; Medal "Veteran of Labour"; Medal "For Battle Merit"; Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Jubilee Medal "Forty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Jubilee Medal "60 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"

Also known as

Vasily Pavlovich Mikhalyov

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Vasily Mikhalyov?

Russian aviator (1917-2006)

When was Vasily Mikhalyov born?

Vasily Mikhalyov was born on 2 March 1917 in Ulan-Ude.

When did Vasily Mikhalyov die?

Vasily Mikhalyov died on 10 December 2006 in Samara.

What was Vasily Mikhalyov's occupation?

Vasily Mikhalyov was an aircraft pilot.

What nationality was Vasily Mikhalyov?

Vasily Mikhalyov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vasily Mikhalyov

· Wikidata: Q3554978

· DBpedia: Vasily Mikhalyov

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