Aleksandr Ivanovitsj (ljottsjik) Smirnov
1920–2009 (age 89)
Pilot
Biography
Aleksandr Ivanovitsj Smirnov was a skilled and courageous pilot who served his country with distinction in aviation. Born in 1920, he mastered the demanding profession of piloting and contributed to Soviet aviation achievements during a transformative era of flight.
Smirnov's career as a pilot exemplified the dedication and technical expertise required in aviation. He lived until 2009 and was laid to rest at Troyekurovskoye cemetery, where his memory honors the contributions of aviation professionals to national progress and achievement.