Unknown Soldier

Description

A small portrait photograph of a Soviet pilot in flying gear, found inside a Russian-language aviation manual purchased at a second-hand bookshop in London. The pilot wears the Order of the Red Star on his chest and appears to be in his late twenties. The photograph is of professional quality, possibly an official portrait. No name is written but a partial unit designation "176 GvI—" is stamped on the back.

In Russian

Портретное фото советского лётчика в лётном снаряжении, найденное в русскоязычном авиационном справочнике в букинистическом магазине Лондона. На груди — орден Красной Звезды. На обороте частичное обозначение части «176 ГвИ—».