Anatoly Karelin
Soviet MiG-15 pilot
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Anatoly Mikhailovich Karelin (Russian: Анатолий Михайлович Карелин; 16 July 1922 – 3 January 1974) was a Soviet MiG-15 flying ace during the Korean War, credited with six[1] to eight[2] victories for which he was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union.[3]
Anatoly Karelin | |
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| Анатолий Михайлович Карелин | |
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| Born | 16 July 1922 |
| Died | 3 January 1974 (aged 51) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  Soviet Union |
Branch |  Soviet Air Force |
Service years | 1941–1970 |
Rank | Major general |
Conflicts | |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
Awards
- Hero of the Soviet Union (14 July 1953)
- Two Order of Lenin (21 June 1952 and 14 July 1953)
- Two Order of the Red Banner (25 September 1952 and 22 February 1968)
- Order of the Red Star (30 December 1956)
- Medal "For Battle Merit" (13 June 1952)
