This is monument of Aleksandr Pokryshkin in Novosibirsk. He was a top Soviet flying ace and a Marshal of the Soviet Air Force. He was made a Hero of the Soviet Union on three separate occasions. He made a total of 650 sorties, participated in 139 air battles, and has an official record of 59 downed enemy planes.
Stamps are Bears from Fifth definitive issue, issued on 29.08.2008.
Thank you Elena!
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