Vasily Afonin Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Vasily Afonin was a noted Soviet flying ace born on 10 February 1919 and passed away on 4 January 1996. He served during significant conflicts including the German-Soviet War and the Winter War of 1939-1940. Afonin was part of the 72nd Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment, flying multiple aircraft types such as LaGG-3 and Yak series fighters. He achieved remarkable combat success with 14 personal and 3 shared victories across 487 sorties, retiring with the rank of major, a testament to his skill and bravery in aerial warfare.

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Meaning of the name - Vasily

kingly, royal

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February 10, 1919 Facts

Generation Group

Vasily Afonin belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Bogoroditsk Uyezd

Place of Death: Moscow

Occupation: flying ace

Awards Received: Order of the Patriotic War 2nd class | Order of the Patriotic War 1st class | Zhukov Medal | Medal "For Battle Merit" | Medal "For the Capture of Königsberg" | Jubilee Medal "50 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945" | Medal "For the Capture of Berlin" | Medal "Veteran of Labour" | Order of the Red Star | Hero of the Russian Federation | Order of the Red Banner | Jubilee Medal "Forty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945" | Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.