Nikolai Gusarov (pilot)
Nikolai Mikhailovich Gusarov | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Никола́й Миха́йлович Гуса́ров |
| Born | 4 December 1917 Novosyolky village, Maloarkhangelsk Uyezd, Oryol Governorate, RSFSR |
| Died | 3 September 1979 Zheleznodorozhny, Moscow Oblast, Soviet Union |
| Allegiance | Soviet Union |
| Service | Soviet Air Force |
| Years of service | 1936–1955 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 486th Fighter Aviation Regiment |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
Nikolai Mikhailovich Gusarov (Russian: Никола́й Миха́йлович Гуса́ров; 4 December 1917 – 3 September 1979) was a Soviet Air Force colonel and Hero of the Soviet Union. During World War II, Gusarov claimed at least 15 German aircraft shot down. He served with the 486th Fighter Aviation Regiment. He retired from the military in 1955 and worked in a ceramic factory until his death at the age of 61.