Nikolay Dmitrievitsj Horochonov
1923–1944 (age 21)
Biography
Nikolay Dmitrievitsj Horochonov was a Soviet aircraft pilot who served during World War II. Born in 1923, he took to the skies in defense of his nation during a critical period of the war.
Horochonov's flying career ended in 1944 in Slovakia, where he gave his life in service. His courage and dedication are remembered among the many aviators who fought during the Second World War.