Vladimir Konstantinov (pilot)

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]

Vladimir Konstantinov
Native name
Владимир Фёдорович Константинов
Born22 February 1921
Nigeryovo village, Tver Governorate, Russian SFSR
Died15 July 1979 (aged 58)
Moscow, USSR
Allegiance Soviet Union
Service/branch Soviet Air Force
Years of service1939–1976
RankColonel
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsHero of the Soviet Union
RelationsTamara Konstantinova (sister)

References edit

  1. ^ Simonov, Andrey. "Константинов Владимир Фёдорович". warheroes.ru. Retrieved 2021-10-29.