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Vasili Yanchenko

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Russian and Ukrainian flying ace

Lived 1894 to 1959 · aged 65
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Kapitan Vasili Ivanovich Yanchenko was a World War I flying ace credited with 16 aerial victories. He graduated his secondary education as a mechanical engineer in 1913, with an interest in aviation. He learned to fly shortly after graduation.

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Vasili Yanchenko (back row, first from left) seen with members of the 12th Corps Detachment, ca. November 1915.Vasili Yanchenko (back row, first from left) seen with members of the 12th Corps Detachment, ca. November 1915.Vasili Yanchenko's Nieuport 11, spring 1917.Vasili Yanchenko's Nieuport 11, spring 1917.

Awards 5

Order of Saint Anna, 4th class
Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class
Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class
Order of the Star of Romania
Order of St. George, 4th class

About this person

Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1894 to 1959 · aged 65
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6 languages

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