Vladimir Konstantinov (pilot)
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Native name | Владимир Фёдорович Константинов |
Born | 22 February 1921 Nigeryovo village, Tver Governorate, Russian SFSR |
Died | 15 July 1979 (aged 58) Moscow, USSR |
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Years of service | 1939–1976 |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
Relations | Tamara Konstantinova (sister) |
Vladimir Fyodorovich Konstantinov (Russian: Владимир Фёдорович Константинов; 22 February 1921 – 15 July 1979) was a Soviet bomber and ground attack pilot during World War II. Awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union in 1944 for his sorties on a Po-2 night bomber, he went on to hold various posts in assault and fighter-bomber aviation regiments, and achieved the rank of colonel in 1969. His sister, Tamara Konstantinova, an Il-2 pilot during the war, was also awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union.[1]
References
- ^ Simonov, Andrey. "Константинов Владимир Фёдорович". warheroes.ru. Retrieved 2021-10-29.