User:Reguyla\Boris Feoktistorich Safonov

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Boris Feoktistorich Safonov (* August 26th, 1915/16 in Sinyavino - † KIA May 30th, 1942) was a Soviet pilot in the Soviet Air Force during World War II. Safonov was born in 1916. He learned to fly in civilian and enlisted in the Army in 1933. He made ​​his classes at Kacha and released in December 1934. He was then assigned to the 40 ° Aviabrigada where it flies on I -15 until 1938. He then transferre at 15 DPI and in 1940 it is transferre in the Air Force of the North Sea, where in June 1941 he served as Lieutenant and Chief of Squadron within 72 Smeshanyi AP -SF equipped with I-16. During the first weeks of the war he produced six to seven daily outings. On July 7, he runs a training 9 I-16 loaded with intercept an enemy bombers grooupe. The Russians claim the destruction of 10 enemy aircraft without loss. On August 9, have 13 enemy aircraft which are claimed without loss over Murmansk. In late August, Safonov has already completed 150 missions and shot down 16 enemy aircraft, which earned him the award of the Order of Lenin, the Red Banner and the rank of Hero of the Soviet Union. In September, it operates jointly with the "Hurricanes" Wing 151 (Wing 151) RAF. In October he was promoted to Commander and supports the creation of the 78 IAP-SF. The following month, he resumed his position at 72 IPA which is now equipped with "Hurricanes". In January, became Guard Regiment, the unit takes the designation of two Gu IAP-SF. In February, Safonov should be hospitalized and undergo surgery for appendicitis. On March 19, it is both promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and he received the DFC Columbia for his collaboration in joint operations with the Wing 151. Soon after, the Regiment still mount and exchange passes on P-40 Kittyhawk. On May 30, 1942, when he leads a group of 3 devices in convoy protection mission PQ 16 en route to Murmansk, he meets a training Ju 88 of KG 30 escrotés by 20 fighters Me 109. It appears that has managed to shoot down three bombers before being himself the victim of a German hunter. Despite the research, it will not be found. At the time of his death, he had completed 234 attractions and claimed 39 victories. June 18, 1942, 2 Gu IPA is renowned Boris Safonov Gu IPA in his honor.

Awards

 * Medal "Zolotaya Zvezda" (Geroi Sovetskogo Soyuza) on September 16th, 1941


 * Medal "Zolotaya Zvezda" (Geroi Sovetskogo Soyuza) on June 14th, 1942


 * Orden Krasnogo Znameni


 * Orden Krasnogo Znameni


 * Orden Krasnogo Znameni


 * Orden Lenina


 * Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)