Vladimir Konstantinov (pilot) explained

Vladimir Konstantinov
Native Name:Владимир Фёдорович Константинов
Birth Date:22 February 1921
Death Date:15 July 1979 (aged 58)
Birth Place:Nigeryovo village, Tver Governorate, Russian SFSR
Death Place:Moscow, USSR
Branch: Soviet Air Force
Serviceyears:1939–1976
Rank:Colonel
Battles:World War II
Awards:Hero of the Soviet Union
Relations:Tamara Konstantinova (sister)

Vladimir Fyodorovich Konstantinov (Russian: Владимир Фёдорович Константинов; 22 February 1921 – 15 July 1979) was a Soviet bomber and ground attack pilot during World War II. Awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union in 1944 for his sorties on a Po-2 night bomber, he went on to hold various posts in assault and fighter-bomber aviation regiments, and achieved the rank of colonel in 1969. His sister, Tamara Konstantinova, an Il-2 pilot during the war, was also awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Simonov. Andrey. Константинов Владимир Фёдорович. 2021-10-29. warheroes.ru. Andrey Simonov.