Nikolai Petrovich Ignatev (Russian: Николай Петрович Игнатьев; 16 December 1917 — 4 August 1994) was a Soviet fighter pilot during World War II. Awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union on 13 April 1944 for his initial victories, he went on to achieve a final tally of 22 solo and 11 (or possibly 13) shared shootdowns.[1]
Nikolai Ignatev | |
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Native name | Николай Петрович Игнатьев |
Born | 16 December 1917 Gory, Saint Petersburg Governorate, RSFSR |
Died | 4 August 1994 (aged 76) Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation |
Allegiance | Soviet Union |
Service/ | Soviet Air Force |
Years of service | 1938—1969 |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |