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Alexander Yakovlev, aircraft designer
Alexander Sergeyevich Yakovlev (1906-1989), Soviet aircraft designer, in military uniform and holding an aircraft model. In 1932, Yakovlev founded what became the the Yakovlev design bureau. Between 1940 and 1946, as a minister in the aviation industry, he was close to Stalin and influential in deciding which designs would be accepted. He received numerous awards, including ten Orders of Lenin, and seven State Prizes of the USSR. He is seen here in his uniform as Major General of the Soviet Engineering and Technical Service. Photographed in Moscow, Russia, in 1943
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This photograph captures Alexander Sergeyevich Yakovlev, a renowned Soviet aircraft designer, in his military uniform. Taken in Moscow, Russia in 1943 during World War II, the image showcases Yakovlev holding a meticulously crafted model of an aircraft. Yakovlev's contributions to aviation history are significant; he founded what would later become the Yakovlev design bureau in 1932. His close relationship with Stalin as a minister in the aviation industry from 1940 to 1946 allowed him great influence over which designs were accepted for production. Throughout his career, Yakovlev received numerous accolades including ten Orders of Lenin and seven State Prizes of the USSR. In this portrait, we see Major General Yakovlev examining the intricacies of his creation with intense focus and determination. The photograph highlights not only his expertise as an engineer but also his passion for flight and technological advancements. As one gazes at this historical snapshot, it is impossible not to be captivated by the man behind some of Soviet Union's most iconic aircraft designs. Alexander Sergeyevich Yakovlev remains an influential figure whose impact on aeronautics continues to shape our world today.
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