Ivan Vasilyevich Smirnov (Russian: Ива́н Васи́льевич Смирно́в; January 30, 1895 – October 28, 1956) was a famous Russian aviator of the 1st Combat Air Group in the Imperial Russian Army.
Read more about Ivan Vasilyevich Smirnov: Early Life and World War I Accomplishments, Postwar Activity, In The South West Pacific During World War II, After The War, Honours and Awards
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