Vasily Afonin
Vasily Maksimovich Afonin was a Soviet flying ace who fought in the German-Soviet War. He also participated in the Winter War of 1939–1940. During the German-Soviet War he fought with the 72nd Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment, flying at various times the LaGG-3, Yak-1, Yak-7, Yak-9 and Yak-3.
Retiring at the rank of major, Afonin was officially credited with 14 personal and 3 shared victories over the course of 487 sorties.
Awards and honors
- Hero of the Russian Federation
- Three Order of the Red Banner, three times
- Order of the Patriotic War
- Medal "For Battle Merit"
- campaign and jubilee medals