Sergey Danilin (aviator)
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Sergey Alekseevich Danilin (Russian: Сергей Алексеевич Данилин; 21 October [O.S. 8 October] 1901 — 28 December 1978) was the navigator of the historic Moscow-North Pole-San Jacinto flight, for which he was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union.
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Sergey Danilin | |
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Native name | Сергей Алексеевич Данилин |
Born | 21 October [O.S. 8 October] 1901 Moscow, Russian Empire |
Died | 28 December 1978 (aged 77) Moscow, USSR |
Allegiance | Soviet Union |
Service/ | Soviet Air Force |
Years of service | 1919—1960 |
Rank | General-lieutenant |
Battles/wars | Winter War World War II |
Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
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