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Olga Sanfirova
Soviet aviator, Hero of the Soviet Union
| Bio | Olga Aleksandrovna Sanfirova was a captain and squadron commander in the 46th Taman Guards Night Bomber Aviation Regiment during World War II. She was posthumously awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union on 23 February 1945, making her the first ethnic Tatar woman awarded the title.2 |
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| Born | 1917 May 21 |
| Died | 1944 Dec 131 |
| Occupation | aircraft pilot, military officer1 |
| Cause of death | explosive device, accidental death2 |
| Status | Confirmed: Olga Sanfirova is a 27 Club member |