Aleksandr Kochetov
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| Native name | Александр Васильевич Кочетов |
| Born | 8 March 1919 Alatyr, Simbirsk Governorate, RSFSR |
| Died | 31 January 1994 (aged 74) Cheboksary, Chuvashia, Russia |
| Allegiance |  Soviet Union |
| Service/ |  Soviet Air Force |
| Years of service | 1938—1947 |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
Aleksandr Vasilyevich Kochetov (Russian: Александр Васильевич Кочетов; 8 March 1919 — 31 January 1994) was a Soviet fighter pilot during World War II. Awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union on 13 April 1944 for his initial victories, he went on to achieve a final tally of 20 solo and 11 shared shootdowns by the end of the war.[1]
Great granddaughter of Aleksandr Kochetov — 2014 Olympic champion in figure skating Adelina Sotnikova.[2]
References[]
- ^ Bykov, Mikhail (2014). Все асы Сталина. 1936–1953 [Aces of Stalin. 1936–1953]. Moscow: Yauza. p. 609. ISBN 978-5-9955-0712-3. OCLC 879321002.
- ^ "Бабушка Аделины Сотниковой хочет побывать на родине в Чувашии вместе с внучкой". ИА Regnum. 2014-02-21. Retrieved 2014-02-21.
Categories:
- 1919 births
- 1994 deaths
- Soviet World War II flying aces
- Heroes of the Soviet Union
- Recipients of the Order of Lenin
- Recipients of the Order of the Red Banner