Stepan Novichkov
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Native name
Степан Матвеевич Новичков
Born29 October 1921
Klepalniki village, Moscow Governorate, RSFSR
Klepalniki village, Moscow Governorate, RSFSR
Died20 July 1992 (aged 70)
Moscow, Russian Federation
Moscow, Russian Federation
Allegiance
Soviet Union
Soviet UnionStepan Novichkov | |
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| Native name | Степан Матвеевич Новичков |
| Born | 29 October 1921 Klepalniki village, Moscow Governorate, RSFSR |
| Died | 20 July 1992 (aged 70) Moscow, Russian Federation |
| Allegiance | Soviet Union |
| Service |  Soviet Air Force |
| Years of service | 1941–1946 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
Stepan Matveevich Novichkov (Russian: Степан Матвеевич Новичков; 29 October 1921 — 20 July 1992) was a Soviet fighter pilot during World War II. Awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union on 4 February 1944 for his victories, by the end of the war his tally stood at an estimated 33 solo plus one shared shootdowns.[1][2][3]
