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Re: Nikolay Ivanovich Shmelkov
Sergei Abrosov in his book V nebe ispanii 1936-1939 gody gives the following information on Schmel'kov:
Shmel'kov, Nikolai Ivanovich (1908). Lieutenant, Jr. Lieutenant, Jr. Aviator, 109 Ftr Av Sqdn, 36 Ftr Av Bde, KVO
In Spain from 20 Oct 36 to 23 Jan 37. Pilot I-15. 49 missions. Personally destroyed 4 planes and in pair 2 planes. HSU, 31 Dec 36.
Graduated from KUKS in 1938. Veteran of the Soviet-Finnish War. During the GPW he was commander of 145th Ftr Av Regt. In reserves in 1945. Died 24 Mar 67.
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