Vasily Osipov

Vasily Nikolaevich Osipov (Russian: Василий Николаевич Осипов; 30 December 1917 – 16 July 1991) was a Soviet bomber pilot who was twice awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union.

Vasily Nikolaevich Osipov
Native name	Василий Николаевич Осипов
Born	30 December 1917 Petrograd, Russian Empire
Died	16 July 1991 Saint Petersburg, Soviet Union
Allegiance	Soviet Union
Service/branch	Soviet Air Force
Rank	Major
Unit	5th Guards Long-Range Bomber Aviation Regiment
Battles/wars	World War II
Awards	Hero of the Soviet Union (twice)

Vasily Osipov was born in Petrograd (now Saint Petersburg, Russia) on December 30, 1917. In 1937 he joined ranks of the Red Army. In 1940 Osipov graduated from Chkalov military school of aviation. After World War II begun, he participated in combat on South and Southeast fronts. He received his first Hero gold medal on 20 June 1942, and second one on 13 March 1944. After war he continued his military career until 1954 when he had to retire due to health conditions. Then he lived in Leningrad until his death on 16 July 1991.