Ivan Semyonovich Polbin (Russian: Иван Семёнович Полбин; 27 January [O.S. 14 January] 1905 – 11 February 1945) was a General-major of Aviation in the Soviet Air Forces who advanced the use of dive-bombing techniques during World War II. As one of the few generals that regularly flew in combat, he was killed in action while leading a group of Pe-2 dive bombers on a mission.
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27 January 1905 Maynsky District, Russia
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Died |
11 February 1945 (aged 40) Wrocław, Poland
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Zodiac | Aquarius |
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