Anatoly Nikolayevich Levchenko
Anatoly Nikolayevich Levchenko (Russian: Анатолий Николаевич Левченко; 6 February 1947 – 27 December 1985) was a Soviet fighter pilot in the 655th Fighter Aviation Regiment of the 40th Army of the Turkestan Military District during the Soviet–Afghan War. He was posthumously made a Hero of the Soviet Union after his death in combat.
Anatoly Nikolayevich Levchenko | |
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Анатолий Николаевич Левченко | |
| Born | 6 February 1947 |
| Died | 27 December 1985 Salang Pass, Afghanistan |
| Cause of death | killed by anti-aircraft fire from the Mujahideen |
| Nationality | Soviet |
| Known for | Afghan war pilot to become Hero of the Soviet Union |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
| Aviation career | |
| Full name | Anatoly Nikolayevich Levchenko |
| Air force | Soviet Air Force |
| Battles | Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan |
| Rank | Lieutenant-Colonel |
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