Mikhail Devyataev
Soviet fighter pilot during World War II and POW of Nazi Germany / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Petrovich and the family name is Devyataev.
Mikhail Petrovich Devyataev (Russian: Михаил Петрович Девятаев; Moksha: Михаил Петрович Девятаев/Mixail Petrovič Devätaev); 8 July 1917 – 24 November 2002) was a Soviet fighter pilot known for his incredible escape from a Nazi concentration camp on the island of Usedom, in the Baltic Sea.
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Mikhail Devyataev | |
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Born | 8 July 1917 Torbeyevo, Russian Republic |
Died | 24 November 2002(2002-11-24) (aged 85) Kazan, Tatarstan, Russian Federation |
Allegiance | Soviet Union |
Service/ | Soviet Air Forces |
Years of service | 1938–1945 |
Rank | Senior lieutenant |
Unit | 104th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
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