Aleksandr Matveevich Bryandinsky
Soviet test navigator Aleksandr Bryandinsky, Hero of the USSR, set 3 world records and made historic long-distance flights.
Category: Aviation Biographies
Kurt Bühlingen
Explore the career of Kurt Bühlingen, a German Luftwaffe ace with 112 victories, Knight’s Cross recipient, and a formidable opponent against Allied bombers.
Friedrich Brock
Discover the life of Friedrich Brock, a German fighter pilot who achieved 8 aerial victories during WWII before becoming a dentist. Learn about his combat experiences and post-war life.
František Burda
Discover the WWII story of František Burda, a Czechoslovak pilot who fought with French and RAF squadrons, became a POW, and achieved aerial victories.
Alexander Dmitrievich Bulaev
Soviet pilot Alexander Bulaev, a hero of the Winter War and the Great Patriotic War. He flew over 350 sorties and achieved 15 aerial victories.
Pyotr Antonovich Brinko
Discover Pyotr Antonovich Brinko, a Soviet WWII flying ace with 15 personal air victories, including two ramming attacks. A hero of Leningrad.
Horst Brock
Discover the life and combat record of German ace Horst Brock, from his Eastern Front victories to his final mission over the Netherlands. A skilled Luftwaffe pilot.
Peter M. Brothers
Biography of RAF ace Peter M. Brothers. Discover his victories, Battle of Britain tactics, and leadership of squadrons until his retirement.
Branse Burbridge
Explore the extraordinary career of Branse Burbridge, RAF’s top night fighter ace. With 21 victories, he dominated skies in Havocs and Mosquitos. Legendary!
Gunter Bahr
Biography of German aviation ace Gunter Bahr. His early career, service on the Eastern Front, and his 34 night victories.