Soviet pilot, hero of the soviet union (1902–1937).
Born May 15th, 1902 in Saint Petersburg.
Died August 13th, 1937 at 35 years old in North Pole. [ref]
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson