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Boris Safonov

Soviet aviator (1915-1942) · Died at 26

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Boris Feoktistovich Safonov ; 26 August [O.S. 13 August] 1915 - 30 May 1942) was a Soviet Naval Aviation fighter ace of World War II who was twice awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union.

A life in dates

1942Died30 May 1942Distinguished Flying CrossAwardGold Star medalAwardHero of the Soviet UnionAwardOrder of the Red BannerAward1941Gold Star medalAwardHero of the Soviet UnionAwardOrder of LeninAwardOrder of the Red BannerAward1915Born13 August 1915

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Safonov's Polikarpov I-16 fighter, displayed at the Central Naval Museum in Saint Petersburg.Safonov's Polikarpov I-16 fighter, displayed at the Central Naval Museum in Saint Petersburg.Safonov in 1942.Safonov in 1942.A Soviet postage stamp issued in 1944, showing Safonov, his medals and an imagined combat scene.A Soviet postage stamp issued in 1944, showing Safonov, his medals and an imagined combat scene.

Awards

Hero of the Soviet Union1942
Gold Star medal1942
Order of the Red Banner1942
Distinguished Flying Cross1942
Hero of the Soviet Union1941
Gold Star medal1941
Order of the Red Banner1941
Order of Lenin1941

About this person

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deceased
Dates
Lived 1915 to 1942 · aged 26

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