Ivan Dmitrievich Likhobabin (Russian: Иван Дмитриевич Лихобабин; 27 January [O.S. 14 January] 1916 — 26 April 1994) was a Soviet fighter pilot during World War II. Awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union on 26 October 1944 for his victories, by the end of the war his tally stood at an estimated 32 solo and seven shared shootdowns.[1][2]
Ivan Dmitrievich Likhobabin | |
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| Native name | Иван Дмитриевич Лихобабин |
| Born | 27 January [O.S. 14 January] 1916 Shiryaevo, Voronezh Governorate, Russian Empire |
| Died | 26 April 1994 (aged 78) Odintsovo, Moscow oblast, Russian Federation |
| Allegiance |  Soviet Union |
| Service |  Soviet Air Force |
| Years of service | 1941—1960 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| 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.
- ^ "Лихобабин Иван Дмитриевич". soviet-aces-1936-53.ru. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
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