Grigory Pulov

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Grigory Pulov
Native name
Григорий Иванович Пулов
Born18 January [O.S. 5 January] 1918
Podolets, Vladimir Governorate, RSFSR
Died26 December 2005 (aged 88)
Moscow, Russian Federation
AllegianceSoviet Union Soviet Union
Service/branch Soviet Air Force
Years of service1942—1975
RankGeneral-major of Aviation
Battles/warsKorean War
AwardsHero of the Soviet Union

Grigory Ivanovich Pulov (Russian: Григорий Иванович Пулов; 18 January [O.S. 5 January] 1918 — 26 December 2005) was a Soviet air force officer in command of the 17th Fighter Aviation Regiment during the Korean War. Credited with up to eight over Korea, he was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union on 22 April 1952 for his achievements and leadership during the war.[1][2][3]

References[]

  1. ^ Bykov, Mikhail (2014). Все асы Сталина. 1936–1953 [Aces of Stalin. 1936–1953]. Moscow: Yauza. p. 981. ISBN 978-5-9955-0712-3. OCLC 879321002.
  2. ^ Seidov 2016, p. 279.
  3. ^ Simonov, Andrey. "Пулов Григорий Иванович" [Pulov Grigory Ivanovich]. warheroes.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2021-11-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

Bibliography[]

  • Seidov, Igor (2016). Советские асы корейской войны. Moscow: Фонд содействия авиации «Русские витязи». OCLC 979539338.
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