User:Reguyla\Dmitrii Alexandrovich Samoilov

Dmitrii Alexandrovich Samoilov (31 December 1922 in Kokand - 15 August 2012 in Elektrostal) was a Soviet pilot in the Soviet Air Force during World War II. Born in 1922 in Kokand, Samoilov Dmitrii enlisted in the Red Army and conducts pilot training school in Kacha in 1941. In 1945 he graduated from the school of Konokopsk and does not appear to have participated operationally in the battles of World War II. After the war, he continued to serve in the VVS. In 1946, he was posted to 171 IPA which is based in Lavtian. In 1948, he joined the 139 IAP Gu in central Europe and made ​​his debut on 15 and MiG jet Yak 9, making its first flight on Yak July 8, 1948. In the middle of 1949, the Regiment is equipped with 15 MiG, Samoilov device on which made ​​its first flight on January 27, 1950. In spring 1951, he participated in the war of Korea in the 523 IAP. It flies in the 2nd Squadron which is under the command of Captain Okhay GU. He participated in his first combat mission on June 17 and will realize a total of 161 missions, claiming the destruction of 10 devices during his stay in this theater of operations. On June 18, the Regiment won his first victory in Korea (Cpt Ponomarev), but it also suffered its first losses (Lt AAObukhov). On July 18, Samoilov part in his first major engagement. It is his 27th war mission and it flies like winger squadron leader. Until September, he will perform many missions as chief winger various levels, including as a winger Regiment commander, Colonel Karasev. At that time, he received the Order of the Red Banner for having accomplished 30 combat missions. In September he performed 26 missions and claimed 3 wins (1 2 F-84 and F-86) with 13 commitments. In October, the intensity of fighting and the violence of commitments is growing significantly. Samoilov makes 28 outputs and participates in 17 fights, winning six victories during this month alone. His wingman, Mikhail Zykov won for his 4 victories in the same month (1 F-80, F-84 and 1 2 F-86). By winning 10 victories during the month, both drivers not only become the best fighter of the 303 IAD but also the 64 IAK. Fatigue accumulated in October is significant and the consequences will be felt rapidly with increased losses in the month of November. Realizing the situation, the Soviet command grants 20 days of rest for particularly hard drivers. On November 13, 1951, Samoilov is the rank of Hero of the Soviet Union. In January, he took command of a section and in February he was promoted to deputy commander of the squadron with the rank of Lieutenant. When leaving the Korea, Samoilov participated in 161 missions, made ​​128 hours and 54 minutes flight from war, participated in 60 fights and won 10 victories. Overall, the 523 IAP has made ​​3765 trips, participated in 106 fights and claimed 105 victories for the loss of 16 aircraft and six pilots. Remained in the VVS after the Korean War, he finally left the active service in 1960.

Awards

 * Hero of the Soviet Union on 13 November 1951


 * Order of Lenin


 * Order of the Red Banner (2 times)


 * Order of the Red Star


 * Order of the Patriotic War 1st Class