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 |
Allegiance | Soviet Union |
Service/ | Soviet Air Force |
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 an estimated eight to ten aerial victories over Korea,[a] he was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union on 22 April 1952 for his achievements during the war.
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