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Vladimir Merkulov (pilot)

1922 – 2003

Soviet fighter pilot during WW II

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About Vladimir Merkulov (pilot)

Lived 1922 – 2003 (aged 80). Vladimir Merkulov (pilot) was a Russian aircraft pilot.

Vladimir Ivanovich Merkulov (; 28 December 1922 – 26 November 2003) was a Soviet fighter pilot and flying ace during World War II. Awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union on 26 October 1944 for his initial victories, by the end of the war his tally reached 29 solo and four shared shootdowns.

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Important facts

Born
28 December 1922, Orlovsky District
Birth century
20th century
Died
26 November 2003, Kyiv
Occupation
Aircraft pilot
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; Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class; Order "For Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR", 3rd class; Medal "Veteran of the Armed Forces of the USSR"; 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 "50 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Order of Merit
Also known as
Vladimir Ivanovich Merkulov

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Vladimir Merkulov (pilot)?

soviet fighter pilot during WW II

When was Vladimir Merkulov (pilot) born?

Vladimir Merkulov (pilot) was born on 28 December 1922 in Orlovsky District.

When did Vladimir Merkulov (pilot) die?

Vladimir Merkulov (pilot) died on 26 November 2003 in Kyiv.

What was Vladimir Merkulov (pilot)'s occupation?

Vladimir Merkulov (pilot) was an aircraft pilot.

What nationality was Vladimir Merkulov (pilot)?

Vladimir Merkulov (pilot) was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vladimir Merkulov (pilot)

· Wikidata: Q12122739

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