croatian pilot Georgy Yankovsky
croatian pilot Georgy Yankovsky
rare photo in Russian Imperial uniform.
WWII Croatian air force pilot Yankovsky Georgy Viktorovich (ßíêîâñêèé Ãåîðãèé Âèêòîðîâè÷ [rus]) (Jankowski Jerzy-Witold [pol]) .(1888-1944). Born in Lodz (Poland). Former pilot of famous WWI bomber "Ilya Muromets" in Russian Imperial Army. Holder of 3rd and 4th class St. George crosses, 3rd class St. Stanislav with swords and bow, 4th class St. Vladimir with swords and bow, and 4th class St.Anna (for bravery). After civil war in Russia emigrate to kingdom Yugoslavia. From 1941 in Croatian air forces. Fighting as bomber pilot in Eastern front. Died in 1944 on landing when his bomber was knocked up by Tito partisans.
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