Semen Zhavoronkov

Semen Zhavoronkov (1899, Vichuga - 1967) was a commander in the Naval Air Force. During World War II or the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945), Zhavoronkov headed units under his command at sea and in coastal areas. Under his leadership, aviators of the Baltic Navy's Order of the Red Banner made a number of air strikes on military and industrial facilities in and around Berlin that began in August and September 1941. In February 1945, Zhavoronkov organised the flights of delegations to the Yalta conference.

Zhavboronkov was awarded many orders and medals.

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Name	Zhavoronkov, Semen
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Short description	Commander of Soviet Naval Air force
Date of birth	1899
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Date of death	1967
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