Ivan Vasilyevich Fyodorov (Russian: Иван Васильевич Фёдоров; 21 September 1920 — 28 August 2000) was one of the top Soviet fighter pilots during World War II, credited with around 37 solo shootdowns.[1][2]
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| Native name | Иван Васильевич Фёдоров |
| Born | 21 September 1920 Dubye village, Tver Governorate, RSFSR |
| Died | 28 August 2000 Cherkasy, Ukraine |
| Allegiance |  Soviet Union |
| Service |  Soviet Air Force |
| Years of service | 1940—1978 |
| Rank | General-major of Aviation |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
References
edit- ^ Bykov, Mikhail (2014). Все асы Сталина. 1936–1953 [Aces of Stalin. 1936–1953]. Moscow: Yauza. ISBN 978-5-9955-0712-3. OCLC 879321002.
- ^ Melnikov, Aleksandr. "Фёдоров Иван Васильевич". warheroes.ru. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
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