09-03-2010, 03:37 PM
Nr. 6
Later downgraded to an Order of the Red Banner.
Quote:Guards Major General of Aviation comrade XXX, the commander of the air forces of the Moscow Military District, achieved good results in training the units of the district and making them ready for combat.
As the commander of the aerial parade on 1 May 1948, comrade XXX organized the parade units well and prepared the flying and technical personnel excellently. During the parade’s preparatory period, 3,961 landings with a total flight time of 2,785 hours were carried out, including 1,168 landings with a total flight time of 508 hours in jet aircraft, without any incidents.
On May Day, General XXX commanded the aerial parade, being located aboard the leading plane. He assured the flypast of 284 planes over Red Square, exactly at the appointed time and with strict adherence to the formation.
Conclusion: for the excellent preparation and carrying out of the aerial parade, he deserves to be awarded the Order of Lenin.
Later downgraded to an Order of the Red Banner.
