Lavrinenkov Vladimir Dmitrievich, biographywhich is described in this article - twice Hero of the Soviet Union, Colonel-General of Aviation, member of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, Soviet commander. He was born on the seventeenth of May 1919 in an ordinary peasant family. A joyful event occurred in the small village of Ptakhino, which is located in the Smolensk region.
Up to the seventh grade I studied in elementary secondarythe school. He graduated from it in 1934. Then he entered the school of trade schools (factory apprenticeship). Having mastered the specialty "joiner", he began working at the Karachev furniture factory near Bryansk. Then - in Smolensk. There was a dream to get into the flight school. First, without a break from work, Vladimir Dmitrievich studied at the flying club. After graduation, in February 1940, he was sent on a Komsomol ticket to the Chuguev Military Flight School. In the winter of 1941 he began working as an instructor pilot. He accepted the assignment without enthusiasm, as he dreamed of flying a combat plane and fighting the enemy. After the war, he entered the Military Academy. Frunze and graduated from it in 1948. Then in 1954 - Military Academy of the General Staff.
Лавриненков, лётчик-инструктор, на фронте was in the midst of the Battle of Stalingrad. In August 1942, opened a combat account. Only in the first month at the front, Vladimir Dmitrievich shot down sixteen German planes. In October 1942 he was transferred to the Odessa Ninth Fighter Guards Air Regiment of the Eighth South-Western Army. Fought near Rostov-on-Don and Bataysk.
In the Ninth Guards Aviation Regiment, VladimirDmitrievich received a personal call sign "Falcon". And my plane numbered by date of birth - "17". Within a short time, the Sokol-17 became known to everyone at the front. The second half of December 1942 was very tense. The pilots flew almost every day, making several sorties per day.
In one of those December hard daysLavrinenkov Vladimir Dmitrievich participated in the interception of German bombers. There were four people in the group. Vladimir Dmitrievich, seeing the enemy aircraft, launched an attack. His starboard side touched the turret lineup. Most of the plating had opened. His colleague Bondarenko finished off the enemy, and the follower, Budanov, covered and morally supported Vladimir Dmitrievich until the landing. Although it was almost impossible, still Lavrinenkov was able to land the plane. Interesting, but Vladimir Dmitrievich knew how to unravel enemy tactics. Basically he came out of fighting without damage and the winner. Even when new aircraft arrived in the regiment, Lavrinenkov remained to fly on his "veteran".
In August 1943on the orders of Major General Khryukin, the as-fighter Lavrinenkov flew with a group of pilots to intercept the German FW-189. Vladimir Dmitrievich discovered the enemy intelligence officer and began his pursuit. The wing touches the tail of the German. As a result, both aircraft began to fall. Lavrinenkova saved the parachute. But he landed right in the hands of the enemy and was captured.
Когда его схватили, документов у него при себе не it was and could not identify him. But two factors played a cruel joke. The first is a food certificate, where his name was indicated. And the second - the Germans had an album and newspaper clippings with photos of Soviet pilots and their exploits. So Lavrinenkov was declassified. Unlocking was useless. And he was shielded by a wall of deep silence. The Germans sent Vladimir Dmitrievich for interrogation to Berlin.
They took him by train along with another prisoner, withwhich they subsequently became very friendly. The escorts did not take their eyes off of them, but when there was not much left until the end of the road, they relaxed somewhat. Vladimir Dmitrievich and his friend took advantage of this. They jumped out of the train, which was running at full speed. They were pursued, shot, but the bullets flew past. They were able to escape.
After the escape Lavrinenkov Vladimir Dmitrievichat first he joined the partisan detachment. Chapaeva. There they waited for the approach of the Red Army troops, simultaneously participating in all operations and battles. In one of them, a comrade died, with whom Lavrinenkov escaped. For him it was a very heavy loss. In the area of the village Khotski concentrated a lot of Germans. The guerrillas managed to defeat this "wasp nest" and rescue the prisoners.
After the partisan detachment Vladimir Dmitrievichagain returned to the regiment. He was awarded the title of guard captain. From 1943 to 1944 he fought in the air territory of the Crimea. In the summer of 1944, Lavrinenkov was appointed commander of the ninth fighter guards air regiment. He fought the Germans in the Baltic States, over Berlin and in East Prussia. In October 1944, the regiment was enrolled in the 303rd Smolensk Red Banner Aviation Division of the First Air Army.
Once, at the end of June 1943, Lavrinenkov Vladimir Dmitrievich during a rapid attack shot down two German bomber. The fight took place in sunny and clear weather. She was watched by hundreds of fighters and front commander Colonel-General Tolbukhin. The battle was so beautiful and spectacular that the admiring commander-in-chief called Lavrinenkov to himself, congratulated him and presented him with a gold watch as a reward. A few days after the legendary clash, Vladimir Dmitrievich was called up by Air Marshal Novikov. The latter spoke, asked, and asked to write an article about battles in the air.
After the end of the Second World War, Vladimir Dmitrievich wasin service in air defense. From 1945 to 1946 he commanded the air regiment. Since 1955, he led the training center of fighter aircraft in the new format (air defense). From 1955 to 1962 he commanded the army aviation. And then, by 1969, he was the first deputy commander of the eighth air defense army in Kiev. From 1968 to 1977 he led it and at the same time served as deputy commander of the Kiev Military District Air Defense Forces. In 1971, Lavrinenkov became Colonel General of Aviation. Six years later, he became chief of staff and deputy head of the Civil Defense of Ukraine. From 1984 to 1988 he worked as a military consultant to the Academy of Air Defense. Marshal Vasilevsky. Lavrinenkov was elected deputy of the Supreme Council of Ukraine of the seventh convocation.
Владимир Дмитриевич был очень дисциплинированным and organized. Rarely retreated from their plans. I never pulled people in vain and did not bring nervousness into the work of the collective. This leadership style brought good results. The work of any level of complexity was rhythmic, clear. Thanks to good organization, people could calmly concentrate and achieve the best results.
Vladimir Dmitrievich skillfully selected personnel, trustedhe did not take care of anyone too much. He was always ready to take responsibility. It gave subordinates confidence. The war left its mark on many. Including on Vladimir Dmitrievich. But even after the transferred operation, he made no exceptions for himself. He supervised the development of the exercises, took part in them, went to the testing grounds and, together with the chiefs of staff and troops, conducted classes in a new form - air defense. In Lavrinenkov, modesty and career growth were surprisingly combined. He was so skillfully able to control himself, that this rare ability grew into the art of leading thousands of troops.
Lavrinenkov Vladimir Dmitrievich was married toEvdokia Petrovna, with whom he lived for more than forty years. They had two children. Son Peter followed in the footsteps of his father, rose to the rank of regiment commander. At the moment, already in stock, works and lives in Moscow. Daughter Olga graduated from Kiev University. Now she is a candidate of historical sciences. Works at the Institute of History. Peter and Olga already have their families and children.
Severe illness of Vladimir Dmitrievich gave about herselfknow back in 1973. During one of the battles, he rammed a fascist plane and hit his chest heavily on the dashboard. The result was a metastasis, which reminded him of himself thirty years later. Do Lavrinenkov doctors found a huge tumor in the chest at the site of impact. The surgeon-colonel Maslov performed a brilliant operation, thanks to which the hero's life was extended for years. Doctors guaranteed him another five years of life, and Vladimir Dmitrievich lived fourteen. He died on January 14, 1988. He was buried at the Baikovo Cemetery in Kiev.
By order of the Supreme Council from 01.05.1943, Lavrinenkov Vladimir Dmitrievich - Hero of the Soviet Union. This title, the Order of Lenin and the Gold Star Medal were conferred on him and presented for three hundred and twenty-two sorties. During this time, Vladimir Dmitrievich seventy-eight times fought and personally shot down sixteen enemy aircraft.
Throughout his life, the pilot was awarded orders:
And also General Lavrinenkov receivednumerous medals. An obelisk to the defenders of Crimea was erected on Sapun Hill. Name Lavrinenkov inscribed on it one of the first. A memorial plaque is installed on the Kiev house where the pilot lived. He received the title of honorary citizen of Smolensk, Sevastopol and Pochinka.
