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Dmitry Fyodorovich Ustinov (Дми́трий Фёдорович Усти́нов) was a Soviet politician, Marshal of the Soviet Union and from 1976 until his death Minister of Defense of the Soviet Union. In this position he was one of Brezhnev's closest collaborators and the most powerful personalities of the USSR. He was also the Hero of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic and the holder of a number of high Soviet and foreign decorations.

The third most successful pilot of the Imperial Air Force, but unlike other famous pilots, little is known about him. No memories, letters or diaries have been preserved. He did not give an interview to any journalist and no biographical book was written about him. Compared to Richthofen or Udet, there are few photos of him and photos of his planes even less.

Biography of one of the longest-serving and most experienced pilots of the French fighter force, and with 41 confirmed victories one of the most successful.

An event-rich but short life of a French ace and a World War I balloon destroyer with a wonderful balance. 13 confirmed and 11 probable victories.

Life story of the second most successful balloon destroyer of the First World War

On December 6, 1946, a ceremony was held at the White House. The headliner was a U.S. Army NCO whose deeds were often so incredible that even Rambo himself would have been envious. He was a 26-year-old young man from Ohio, Staff Sergeant Llewellyn Morris "Al" Chilson. This man received seven medals from President Harry S. Truman that day, six of which were for bravery, but the highest award was missing. The one for which he was twice nominated but never received. The Medal of Honor. In awarding it, the president said aloud, "This is the most remarkable list of citations I have ever seen. For each of them, this young man is entitled to everything the country has to offer. They are worthy even of the Medal of Honor, I think."

Sous Lieutenant René Pierre Marie Dorme, Légion d'honneur, Médaille militaire, Croix de Guerre was a French World War I fighter ace credited with at least confirmed 23 victories.