Nikolai Naydyonov

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Nikolai Naydyonov
Native name
Николай Алексеевич Найдёнов
Born9 November 1918
Topchikha, Altai Governorate, RSFSR
Died10 February 1993 (aged 74)
Kharkov, Ukraine
AllegianceSoviet Union Soviet Union
Service/branch Soviet Air Force
Years of service1938—1957
RankLieutenant Colonel
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsHero of the Soviet Union

Nikolai Alekseevich Naydyonov (Russian: Николай Алексеевич Найдёнов; 9 November 1918 — 10 February 1993) was a Soviet flying ace during World War II. Awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union on 24 August 1943 for his initial victories, by the end of the war his tally stood at an estimated 18 solo and four shared shootdowns.[1][2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Bykov, Mikhail (2014). Все асы Сталина. 1936–1953 [Aces of Stalin. 1936–1953]. Moscow: Yauza. p. 840. ISBN 978-5-9955-0712-3. OCLC 879321002.
  2. ^ "Найдёнов Николай Алексеевич". soviet-aces-1936-53.ru. Retrieved 2021-10-30.