V. Khitrin (2nd from the right) with his comrades in arms
Hero of the Soviet Union, First Lieutenant.
At the front since June 1941. Flight Commander of the 29th Fighter Aviation Regiment, during four months of the war made 173 sorties. In ten air battles, he shot down seven planes (in a group).
The title of Hero of the Soviet Union was awarded posthumously on 22.10.1941. Awarded the Order of Lenin.
октябрь 1941 г.
V. Khitrin (2nd from the right) with his comrades in arms
Hero of the Soviet Union, First Lieutenant.
At the front since June 1941. Flight Commander of the 29th Fighter Aviation Regiment, during four months of the war made 173 sorties. In ten air battles, he shot down seven planes (in a group).
The title of Hero of the Soviet Union was awarded posthumously on 22.10.1941. Awarded the Order of Lenin.
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