Ivan Likhobabin Explained

Ivan Dmitrievich Likhobabin
Native Name:Иван Дмитриевич Лихобабин
Birth Place:Shiryaevo, Voronezh Governorate, Russian Empire
Death Date:26 April 1994 (aged 78)
Death Place:Odintsovo, Moscow oblast, Russian Federation
Allegiance: Soviet Union
Branch: Soviet Air Force
Rank:Colonel
Serviceyears:1941—1960
Battles:World War II
Awards:Hero of the Soviet Union

Ivan Dmitrievich Likhobabin (ru|Иван Дмитриевич Лихобабин; — 26 April 1994) was a Soviet fighter pilot during World War II. Awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union on 26 October 1944 for his victories, by the end of the war his tally stood at an estimated 32 solo and seven shared shootdowns.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Bykov, Mikhail. Все асы Сталина. 1936–1953. Yauza. 2014. 978-5-9955-0712-3. Moscow. Aces of Stalin. 1936–1953. 879321002.
  2. Web site: Лихобабин Иван Дмитриевич. 2021-10-30. soviet-aces-1936-53.ru.