List of World War I flying aces from the Russian Empire

List of World War I flying aces from the Russian Empire
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All aces served in the Imperial Russian Air Force

Imperial Russian Air Force

The Imperial Russian Air Force existed in the Russian Empire between 1910 and 1917....

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English Name	Russian name	No. of victories	Birthplace	Notes
Alexander Kazakov	Александр Александрович Казаков	20	Kherson Governorate Kherson Governorate The Kherson Governorate or Government of Kherson was a guberniya, or administrative territorial unit, in the Southern Ukrainian region, between the Dnieper and Dniester Rivers, of the Russian Empire. It was one of three governorates created in 1802 when the Novorossiya guberniya was abolished...
Vasili Yanchenko Vasili Yanchenko Praporshik Vasili Ivanovich Yanchenko was a World War I flying ace credited with 16 aerial victories. He was the second ranking Russian ace, trailing only Aleksandr Kazakov. Yanchenko flew on the Eastern Front, gaining his first victory on 25 June 1916, and his last on 14 October 1917.Yanchenko...	Василий Иванович Янченко Vasili Yanchenko Praporshik Vasili Ivanovich Yanchenko was a World War I flying ace credited with 16 aerial victories. He was the second ranking Russian ace, trailing only Aleksandr Kazakov. Yanchenko flew on the Eastern Front, gaining his first victory on 25 June 1916, and his last on 14 October 1917.Yanchenko...	16	Nikolsk-Ussuriski
Pavel Argeyev Pavel Argeyev Capitaine Pavel Vladimirovich Argeyev , also known as Paul d'Argueev and The Eagle of Crimea, was a Russian-born flying ace of World War I, serving the French Armée de l'Air and Imperial Russian Air Service. Initially a high-ranking officer in the Imperial Russian Army, he transferred to France...	Павел Владимирович Аргеев Pavel Argeyev Capitaine Pavel Vladimirovich Argeyev , also known as Paul d'Argueev and The Eagle of Crimea, was a Russian-born flying ace of World War I, serving the French Armée de l'Air and Imperial Russian Air Service. Initially a high-ranking officer in the Imperial Russian Army, he transferred to France...	15	Yalta Yalta Yalta is a city in Crimea, southern Ukraine, on the north coast of the Black Sea.The city is located on the site of an ancient Greek colony, said to have been founded by Greek sailors who were looking for a safe shore on which to land. It is situated on a deep bay facing south towards the Black...	Served in the French Aéronautique Militaire as well as the Imperial Russian Air Force
Ivan Vasilyevich Smirnov Ivan Vasilyevich Smirnov Ivan Vasilyevich Smirnov was a famous Russian aviator of the 1st Combat Air Group in the Imperial Russian Army.-Early life and World War I accomplishments:...	Иван Васильевич Смирнов Ivan Vasilyevich Smirnov Ivan Vasilyevich Smirnov was a famous Russian aviator of the 1st Combat Air Group in the Imperial Russian Army.-Early life and World War I accomplishments:...	11	Vladimir Governorate Vladimir Oblast Vladimir Oblast is a federal subject of Russia . Its administrative center is the city of Vladimir, which is located east of Moscow...
Grigoriy Suk Grigoriy Suk Praporshik Grigoriy Suk was a flying ace during World War I. He was credited with nine aerial victories while in military service to the Russian Empire.-Early life:... , alias Grigory Suk	Григорий Эдуардович Сук Grigoriy Suk Praporshik Grigoriy Suk was a flying ace during World War I. He was credited with nine aerial victories while in military service to the Russian Empire.-Early life:...	9
Donat Makeenok Donat Makeenok Poruchik Donat Aduiovich Makeenok was a World War I flying ace credited with eight aerial victories. He was the only Polish-born ace to fight against the Central Powers....	Донат Адамович Макеенок Donat Makeenok Poruchik Donat Aduiovich Makeenok was a World War I flying ace credited with eight aerial victories. He was the only Polish-born ace to fight against the Central Powers....	8	Vitebsk Region
Yevgraph Kruten Yevgraph Kruten Podpolkovnik Yevgraph Nikolaevich Kruten was a World War I flying ace credited with seven aerial victories.-Early life and service:Kruten was born into a family with a military tradition. In 1901, aged 11, he attended the Kiev Military Cadet Corps School. He was forwarded to mounted artillery in...	Евграф Николаевич Крутень Yevgraph Kruten Podpolkovnik Yevgraph Nikolaevich Kruten was a World War I flying ace credited with seven aerial victories.-Early life and service:Kruten was born into a family with a military tradition. In 1901, aged 11, he attended the Kiev Military Cadet Corps School. He was forwarded to mounted artillery in...	7	Kiev Kiev Kiev or Kyiv is the capital and the largest city of Ukraine, located in the north central part of the country on the Dnieper River. The population as of the 2001 census was 2,611,300. However, higher numbers have been cited in the press....	Served in the French Aéronautique Militaire as well as the Imperial Russian Air Force
Vladimir Strizhevsky Vladimir Strizhesky Praporshik Vladimir Ivanovich Strizhesky was a World War I flying ace credited with seven confirmed and three unconfirmed aerial victories.-Reference:...	Владимир Иванович Стрижевский Vladimir Strizhesky Praporshik Vladimir Ivanovich Strizhesky was a World War I flying ace credited with seven confirmed and three unconfirmed aerial victories.-Reference:...	7	Mogilev Governorate Mogilev Governorate The Mogilev Governorate or Government of Mogilev was a governorate of the Russian Empire in the territory of the present day Belarus. Its capital was in Mogilev....
Alexander P. de Seversky	Александр Николаевич Прокофьев-Северский	6	Tiflis
Ivan Loiko Ivan Loiko Podporuchik Ivan Alexandrovich Loiko was a World War I flying ace credited with six confirmed aerial victories, as well as three unconfirmed ones.... alias Ivan Loyko	Иван Александрович Лойко Ivan Loiko Podporuchik Ivan Alexandrovich Loiko was a World War I flying ace credited with six confirmed aerial victories, as well as three unconfirmed ones....	6	Minsk Minsk - Ecological situation :The ecological situation is monitored by Republican Center of Radioactive and Environmental Control .During 2003–2008 the overall weight of contaminants increased from 186,000 to 247,400 tons. The change of gas as industrial fuel to mazut for financial reasons has worsened...
Konstantin Vakulovsky Konstantin Vakulovsky Captain Konstantin Konstantinovich Vakulovsky was a World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories....	Константин Константинович Вакуловский Konstantin Vakulovsky Captain Konstantin Konstantinovich Vakulovsky was a World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories....	6
Victor Fyodorov alias Viktor or Victor Federov, Fedoroff, or Fyodoroff	Виктор Георгиевич Фёдоров	5	Verny Verny Verny is a commune in the Moselle department in Lorraine in north-eastern France....	Served exclusively in the French Aéronautique Militaire
Juri Gilsher Juri Gilsher Cavalry Second Lieutenant Juri Vladimirovich Gilsher was a Ukrainian Russian fighter ace of World War I. Initially a cavalryman, but then an airman, Gilsher scored five victories between April and July 1917 before being killed in action on 20 July, tied for twelfth on the list of Russia's...	Юрий Владимирович Гильшер Juri Gilsher Cavalry Second Lieutenant Juri Vladimirovich Gilsher was a Ukrainian Russian fighter ace of World War I. Initially a cavalryman, but then an airman, Gilsher scored five victories between April and July 1917 before being killed in action on 20 July, tied for twelfth on the list of Russia's...	5	Moscow
Nikolay Kokorin Nikolay Kokorin Nikolay Kirillovich Kokorin , was one of the most successful Russian flying aces and fighters pilot during World War I, credited with five aerial victories.-Early life:...	Николай Кириллович Кокорин Nikolay Kokorin Nikolay Kirillovich Kokorin , was one of the most successful Russian flying aces and fighters pilot during World War I, credited with five aerial victories.-Early life:...	5	Khlebnikovo Khlebnikovo Khlebnikovo is the name of several rural localities in Russia:Khlebnikovo, Mari El Republic, a selo in Mari-Tureksky District of the Mari El RepublicKhlebnikovo, Tambov Oblast, a selo in Sosnovsky District of Tambov Oblast...
Ernst Leman Ernst Leman Praporshik Ernst Krislanovich Leman was a Russian World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories. Leman enlisted in 1914, but learned to fly a Nieuport only in summer 1916. He scored his first victory in May 1917. After the fifth victory in September, he was severely wounded and was...	Эрнст Крисланович Леман Ernst Leman Praporshik Ernst Krislanovich Leman was a Russian World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories. Leman enlisted in 1914, but learned to fly a Nieuport only in summer 1916. He scored his first victory in May 1917. After the fifth victory in September, he was severely wounded and was...	5
Ivan Alexandrovich Orlov	Иван Александрович Орлов	5	Saint Petersburg Saint Petersburg Saint Petersburg is a city and a federal subject of Russia located on the Neva River at the head of the Gulf of Finland on the Baltic Sea...
Alexander Pishvanov Alexander Pishvanov Praporshik Alexander Mikhailovich Pishvanov was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.Pishvanov became interested in aviation while studying engineering. He became a pilot in 1913. He began World War I as an infantryman, but quickly switched to aviation...	Александр Михайлович Пишванов Alexander Pishvanov Praporshik Alexander Mikhailovich Pishvanov was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.Pishvanov became interested in aviation while studying engineering. He became a pilot in 1913. He began World War I as an infantryman, but quickly switched to aviation...	5	Novocherkassk Novocherkassk Novocherkassk is a city in Rostov Oblast, Russia, located on the right bank of the Tuzlov River and on the Aksay River. Population: 169,039 ; 170,822 ; 178,000 ; 123,000 ; 81,000 ; 52,000 ....
Eduard Pulpe Eduard Pulpe Lieutenant Eduard Martynovich Pulpe was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.Educated at Moscow University as a school teacher, Pulpe moved to France in 1912. After obtaining his civilian pilot's brevet no. 1571 on 19 December 1913, he volunteered for the French air service...	Эдуард Мартынович Пульпе Eduard Pulpe Lieutenant Eduard Martynovich Pulpe was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.Educated at Moscow University as a school teacher, Pulpe moved to France in 1912. After obtaining his civilian pilot's brevet no. 1571 on 19 December 1913, he volunteered for the French air service...	5	Riga Riga Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. With 702,891 inhabitants Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states, one of the largest cities in Northern Europe and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial,...	Scored victories while in the French Aéronautique Militaire
Mikhail Safonov Mikhail Safonov Lieutenant Mikhail Ivanovich Safonov was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.-References:...	Михаил Иванович Сафонов Mikhail Safonov Lieutenant Mikhail Ivanovich Safonov was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.-References:...	5	Ostrogozhsk Ostrogozhsk Ostrogozhsk is a town and the administrative center of Ostrogozhsky District in Voronezh Oblast, Russia, located on the Tikhaya Sosna River south of Voronezh. Population: It was established in 1652 and granted town status in 1765....