Ugo Corsi
The life of Ugo Corsi, an Italian pilot who fought in the Spanish Civil War and World War II. Details of his victories and tragic death.
Category: Aviation Biographies
Andrei Petrovich Chernobai
Learn about Andrei Petrovich Chernobai, a decorated Soviet fighter pilot, Hero of the Soviet Union, and post-war aircraft test pilot.
Georgy Nikolaevich Chilikov
Lt. Georgy Chilikov’s heroic last stand: downed enemy bombers & fighters, performed aerial ramming, and sacrificed his life in WWII.
Sergey Aleksandrovich Chernykh
Explore the life of Sergey Chernykh, a Hero of the Soviet Union and decorated pilot who downed the first Bf.109, whose career tragically ended in 1941.
Marina Pavlovna Chechneva
Marina Chechneva, Hero of the Soviet Union, flew 810 combat missions in WWII. Discover her legacy as a trailblazing pilot, leader, and instructor.
Georg Christl
Biography of Georg Christl, German Luftwaffe ace. Details of his service in the Battle of Britain, Mediterranean, and his 7 aerial victories.
Kao Chih-Hang
Explore the life of Kao Chih-Hang, a Chinese fighter ace. From French training to leading China’s air defense, learn about his valor, tragic end, and lasting legacy.
Hansford Ward Chambers
Discover Hansford Ward Chambers, the New Zealand farmer turned WWII ace. Learn about his DFC-winning exploits, Spitfire victories, and service in North Africa.
Vladimir Ivanovich Chechetkin
Explore the life and achievements of Vladimir Chechetkin, a pioneer in radio navigation and key to Soviet civil aviation communications during WWII.
Vasily Nikolaevich Chelpanov
Explore the biography of Hero of the Soviet Union Vasily Nikolaevich Chelpanov, an aviator who sacrificed his life by crashing his burning plane into enemy tanks.