Mikhail Vasilyevich Vodopianov (1899 - 1980) was a Soviet aircraft pilot, a Hero of the Soviet Union (1934), and a major-general of the Soviet Air Force.
In 1934, he participated in the Arctic rescue of the crew of the sunken steamship "Cheliuskin". Vodopianov was awarded the title of the Hero of the Soviet Union for this deed.
MikhailVasilyevichVodopianov (1899 - 1975), aircraft pilot, Hero of the Soviet Union (1934), major-general of the SovietAir Force.
MikhailVasilyevichVodopianov (ÐÐ¸Ñ Ð°Ð¸Ð» ÐаÑилÑÐµÐ²Ð¸Ñ ÐодопÑÑнов, November 18, 1899 - August 11, 1980) was a Soviet aircraft pilot, one of the first Heroes of the Soviet Union, and a Major General of the SovietAir Force.
Vodopianov was awarded the title of the Hero of the Soviet Union for this deed on April 20, 1934, as one of 7 first recipients of the title.