Grigory Pulov
Grigory Pulov | |
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Native name | Григорий Иванович Пулов |
Born | 18 January [O.S. 5 January] 1918 Podolets, Vladimir Governorate, RSFSR |
Died | 26 December 2005 (aged 88) Moscow, Russian Federation |
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Years of service | 1942—1975 |
Rank | General-major of Aviation |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
Awards | Hero 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[]
- ^ 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.
- ^ Seidov 2016, p. 279.
- ^ Simonov, Andrey. "Пулов Григорий Иванович" [Pulov Grigory Ivanovich]. warheroes.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2021-11-08.
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Bibliography[]
- Seidov, Igor (2016). Советские асы корейской войны. Moscow: Фонд содействия авиации «Русские витязи». OCLC 979539338.
Categories:
- 1918 births
- 2005 deaths
- Soviet Korean War flying aces
- Heroes of the Soviet Union
- Recipients of the Order of Lenin
- Recipients of the Order of the Red Banner
- Recipients of the Order of the Red Star