Ivan Vasilyevich Fyodorov (Russian: Иван Васильевич Фёдоров; 21 September 1920 — 28 August 2000) was one of the top Soviet fighter pilots during World War II, credited with around 37 solo shootdowns.[1][2]
Ivan Fyodorov | |
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Native name | Иван Васильевич Фёдоров |
Born | 21 September 1920 Dubye village, Tver Governorate, RSFSR |
Died | 28 August 2000 Cherkasy, Ukraine |
Allegiance | Soviet Union |
Service/ | Soviet Air Force |
Years of service | 1940—1978 |
Rank | General-major of Aviation |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |