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Boris Safonov

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Soviet aviator (1915-1942)

Lived 1915 to 1942 · aged 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.

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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 8

1942Hero of the Soviet Union
1942Gold Star medal
1942Order of the Red Banner
1942Distinguished Flying Cross
1941Order of the Red Banner
1941Order of Lenin
1941Hero of the Soviet Union
1941Gold Star medal

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deceased
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Lived 1915 to 1942 · aged 26
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