Ilja Fomitsj Jakoebov
1919–1947 (age 28)
Biography
Ilja Fomitsj Jakoebov was a Soviet test pilot whose courage and skill helped advance aviation technology during a critical period of development. Test pilots of his era undertook extraordinary risks to push the boundaries of flight and contribute to their nation's aeronautical progress.
Jakoebov's career, though brief, represented the pioneering spirit of Soviet aviation. He was interred at Vvedenskoye Cemetery, remembered for his contributions to the advancement of flight during the mid-20th century.