Background
Pokryshev, Petr was born in 1914.
Pokryshev, Petr was born in 1914.
Educated at a pilot’s school, 1935.
Joined the Red Army, 1934. Took part in the Soviet-Finnish war, 1939-1940. Fighter pilot during World War II, twice Hero of the Soviet Union.
After World War II, in the anti-aircraft defence forces. Retired, 1961.