Vasily Afonin
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Native name
Василий Максимович Афонин
Born10 February 1919
Mostovaya village, Tula Governorate, RSFSR
Mostovaya village, Tula Governorate, RSFSR
Died4 January 1996 (aged 76)
Moscow, Russian Federation
Moscow, Russian Federation
Allegiance
Soviet Union
Soviet UnionVasily 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 | |
| Awards | Hero of the Russian Federation |
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.
Retiring at the rank of major, Afonin was officially credited with 14 personal and 3 shared victories over the course of 487 sorties.[1][2]