Kirill Yevstigneyev
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Kirill Alekseyevich Yevstigneyev (Russian: Кирилл Алексеевич Евстигнеев; 17 February [O.S. 4 February] 1917 – 29 August 1996) was a Soviet fighter pilot and one of the top Soviet aces of World War II. During his career he claimed 53 solo and 3 shared aerial victories flying the Lavochkin La-5 and La-7 fighters.
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Kirill Alekseyevich Yevstigneyev | |
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Native name | Кирилл Алексеевич Евстигнеев |
Born | 17 February [O.S. 4 February] 1917 Khokhly, Orenburg Governorate, Russian Empire (located within present-day Shumikhinsky District, Russia) |
Died | 29 August 1996(1996-08-29) (aged 79) Moscow, Russia |
Allegiance | Soviet Union |
Service/ | Soviet Air Force |
Years of service | 1938—1972 |
Rank | Major General (1966) |
Unit | 240th Fighter Aviation Regiment 178th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment |
Commands held | 178th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment (1945) |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union (twice) |
Spouse(s) | Mariya Ivanovna Razdorskaya |
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