Vasily Zaitsev (pilot)

Vasily Aleksandrovich Zaitsev (Russian: Василий Александрович Зайцев; 10 January [O.S. 28 December 1910] 1911 19 May 1961) was a Soviet Air Forces World War II flying ace who was twice awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union.

Vasily Aleksandrovich Zaitsev
Native name
Василий Александрович Зайцев
Born10 January [O.S. 28 December 1910] 1911
Semibratskoe, Kolomna district, Moscow Governorate, Russian Empire
Died19 May 1961 (aged 50)
Kolomna, Soviet Union
Allegiance Soviet Union
Service/branch Soviet Air Force
Years of service1932–1946
RankColonel
Unit5th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsHero of the Soviet Union (twice)
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