Lev Shestakov
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Lev Lvovich Shestakov (Russian: Лев Львович Шестаков; 28 December 1915 – 13 March 1944) was a Soviet flying ace who participated in Spanish Civil War and later World War II.
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Lev Lvovich Shestakov | |
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Native name | Лев Львович Шестаков |
Born | 28 December 1915 Avdiivka, Russian Empire |
Died | 13 March 1944 (aged 28) Davydkivtsi, Ukrainian SSR, USSR |
Allegiance | Soviet Union |
Service/ | Soviet Air Force |
Years of service | 1934 – 1944 |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands held | 9th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment |
Battles/wars | Spanish Civil War World War II |
Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
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