Ivan Pavlov (aviator)
Ivan Fomich Pavlov (Russian: Иван Фомич Павлов; 25 June 1922 – 12 October 1950) was a ground attack pilot of the Soviet Air Forces during World War II. He served as both a flight and squadron commander in 6th Guards Assault Aviation Regiment during the conflict, for which he was twice named a Hero of the Soviet Union. Pavlov continued to serve in the Air Force postwar, rising to command a regiment, but was killed in an air accident only five years after the end of the war.
Ivan Fomich Pavlov | |
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| Native name | Иван Фомич Павлов |
| Born | 25 June 1922 Boris-Romanovka village (located within present-day Kostanay District, Kazakhstan) |
| Died | 12 October 1950 (aged 28) Near Mikhailovka, Chernoarmeysky Raion, Rovno Oblast, Ukrainian SSR |
| Allegiance | Soviet Union |
| Service/ | Soviet Air Force |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 6th Guards Assault Aviation Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union (twice) |
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