Ivan Pavlovich Laveykin (Russian: Иван Павлович Лавейкин; 2 August 1921 — 2 December 1986) was a Soviet fighter pilot during World War II. Awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union on 24 August 1943 for his initial victories, he went on to achieve a final tally of 24 solo shootdowns.[1]

Ivan Laveykin
Native name
Иван Павлович Лавейкин
Born2 August 1921
Smolensk, RSFSR
Died2 December 1986 (aged 65)
Moscow, USSR
AllegianceSoviet Union Soviet Union
Service / branch Soviet Air Force
Years of service1939—1986
RankGeneral-major of Aviation
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsHero of the Soviet Union

References

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  1. ^ Bykov, Mikhail (2014). Все асы Сталина. 1936–1953 [Aces of Stalin. 1936–1953]. Moscow: Yauza. p. 667. ISBN 978-5-9955-0712-3. OCLC 879321002.