Nikolai Artamonov (pilot)
Nikolai Artamonov | |
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| Native name | Николай Семёнович Артамонов |
| Born | 21 May 1920 |
| Died | 26 March 1945 (aged 24) |
| Allegiance | Soviet Union |
| Branch | Soviet Air Force |
| Years of service | 1941–1945 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
Nikolai Semyonovich Artamonov (Russian: Николай Семёнович Артамонов; 21 May 1920 – 26 March 1945) was a Soviet fighter pilot who became a flying ace during World War II. Awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union on 19 August 1944 for his initial victories, by the end of the war he reached a tally of 28 solo and nine shared shootdowns.