Vladimir Lavrinenkov
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In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Dmitrievich and the family name is Lavrinenkov.
Vladimir Dmitrievich Lavrinenkov (Russian: Владимир Дмитриевич Лавриненков; 17 May 1919 – 14 January 1988) was a fighter pilot in the Soviet Air Forces who became a flying ace during the Second World War and was twice awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union for being one of the top flying aces in the Soviet Union.
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Vladimir Dmitrievich Lavrinenkov | |
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Native name | Владимир Дмитриевич Лавриненков |
Born | 17 May 1919 Ptakhino, Smolensky Uyezd, Smolensk Governorate, RSFSR |
Died | 14 January 1988 (aged 68) Kiev, USSR |
Allegiance | Soviet Union |
Service/ | Soviet Air Force |
Years of service | 1940 – 1980's |
Rank | Colonel-general of Aviation |
Unit | 9th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union (twice) |
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