Pilots from Ukraine

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the most legendary Ukrainians Pilots of all time. This list of famous Ukrainians Pilots is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity.

1. #1

   

   Ivan Kozhedub

   1920 - 1991

   HPI 66.2539 langs

   Ivan Kozhedub is most famous for his victories in World War II. He is credited with shooting down 352 aircraft, which is the most of any...Read moreShow less

   Ivan Kozhedub is most famous for his victories in World War II. He is credited with shooting down 352 aircraft, which is the most of any Allied fighter pilot.

2. #2

   

   Igor Volk

   1937 - 2017

   HPI 62.1934 langs

   Soviet test pilot, cosmonaut (1937-2017)

3. #3

   

   Janina Lewandowska

   1908 - 1940

   HPI 60.1723 langs

   Polish officer and aviator (1908-1940)

4. #4

   

   Polina Osipenko

   1907 - 1939

   HPI 57.2528 langs

   Soviet aviator

5. #5

   

   Natalya Meklin

   1922 - 2005

   HPI 56.6418 langs

   Hero of the Soviet Union (1922-2005)