Ivan Likhobabin

Summary

Ivan Dmitrievich Likhobabin (Russian: Иван Дмитриевич Лихобабин; 27 January [O.S. 14 January] 1916 — 26 April 1994) was a Soviet fighter pilot during World War II. Awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union on 26 October 1944 for his victories, by the end of the war his tally stood at an estimated 32 solo and seven shared shootdowns.[1][2]

Ivan Dmitrievich Likhobabin
Native name
Иван Дмитриевич Лихобабин
Born27 January [O.S. 14 January] 1916
Shiryaevo, Voronezh Governorate, Russian Empire
Died26 April 1994 (aged 78)
Odintsovo, Moscow oblast, Russian Federation
AllegianceSoviet Union Soviet Union
Service/branch Soviet Air Force
Years of service1941—1960
RankColonel
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsHero of the Soviet Union

References edit

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