Mikhail Mikhin
Soviet MiG-15 pilot
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Mikhail Ivanovich Mikhin (1923-2007) was a Soviet MiG-15 pilot who became a flying ace during the Korean War, credited with nine[1] to twelve[2] victories. He was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union.[3]
Nativename
Russian: Михаил Иванович Михин
Born25 October 1923
Bor-Forpost, Altai region, USSR
Died25 March 2007 (aged 83)
Allegiance
Soviet Union
Soviet UnionMikhail Ivanovich Mikhin | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Russian: Михаил Иванович Михин |
| Born | 25 October 1923 Bor-Forpost, Altai region, USSR |
| Died | 25 March 2007 (aged 83) |
| Allegiance | Soviet Union |
| Branch |  Soviet Air Force |
| Service years | 1941 – 1980 |
| Rank | General-Major of Aviation |
| Unit | 518th Fighter Aviation Regiment |
| Conflicts | Korean War |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
