Vladimir Konstantinov (pilot)
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Native name
Владимир Фёдорович Константинов
Born22 February 1921
Nigeryovo village, Tver Governorate, Russian SFSR
Nigeryovo village, Tver Governorate, Russian SFSR
Died15 July 1979 (aged 58)
Moscow, USSR
Moscow, USSR
Allegiance
Soviet Union
Soviet UnionVladimir Konstantinov | |
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| Native name | Владимир Фёдорович Константинов |
| Born | 22 February 1921 Nigeryovo village, Tver Governorate, Russian SFSR |
| Died | 15 July 1979 (aged 58) Moscow, USSR |
| Allegiance | Soviet Union |
| Service |  Soviet Air Force |
| Years of service | 1939–1976 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
| Relations | Tamara Konstantinova (sister) |
Vladimir Fyodorovich Konstantinov (Russian: Владимир Фёдорович Константинов; 22 February 1921 – 15 July 1979) was a Soviet bomber and ground attack pilot during World War II. Awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union in 1944 for his sorties on a Po-2 night bomber, he went on to hold various posts in assault and fighter-bomber aviation regiments, and achieved the rank of colonel in 1969. His sister, Tamara Konstantinova, an Il-2 pilot during the war, was also awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union.[1]
