Nikolai Polikarpov

Russian and soviet aerospace engineer (1892-1944).

Born June 9th, 1892 in Oryol.

Died July 30th, 1944 at 52 years old in Moscow (stomach cancer).

Occupations
aerospace engineer, aircraft pilot, design engineer, military flight engineer, politician
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