Vasily Afonin
Vasily Maksimovich Afonin (Russian: Васи́лий Макси́мович Афо́нин; 10 February 1919 – 4 January 1996) was a Soviet flying ace who fought in the German-Soviet War. He also participated in the Winter War of 1939–1940. During the German-Soviet War he fought with the 72nd Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment, flying at various times the LaGG-3, Yak-1, Yak-7, Yak-9 and Yak-3.
Vasily Maksimovich Afonin | |
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| Native name | Василий Максимович Афонин |
| Born | 10 February 1919 Mostovaya village, Tula Governorate, RSFSR |
| Died | 4 January 1996 (aged 76) Moscow, Russian Federation |
| Allegiance | Soviet Union |
| Service/ | Soviet Air Force |
| Years of service | 1938–1955 |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | Winter War World War II |
| Awards | Hero of the Russian Federation |
Retiring at the rank of major, Afonin was officially credited with 14 personal and 3 shared victories over the course of 487 sorties.
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