DEMCHENKO Alexander Stepanovich

(14.IV.1933, der. Mikhajlovka Volgograd region - 16.II.2000, Smolensk)
In the Soviet Army in 1958. He graduated from the Frunze Higher Aviation School (1963). He served in the Far East: a fighter pilot, commander of the. Then he was transferred to Mr.. Komsomolsk-na-Amur in the flight ispytatlnuyu work. From 1972 to 1987. experienced aircraft manufactured at the Smolensk Aviation Plant. Professional high class. He was awarded many state awards. Since 1987, Mr.. - In stock and retired.

The first book 'Last Flight' came out in Khabarovsk (1968). It and all subsequent is a gallery of artistic images defenders of the sky. One of his latest book 'Stormy Sky' is dedicated to the Hero of the Soviet Union, LM. Sokolov, shot down during the war, 23 German aircraft.

Vol.: Celestial Thunder. - M., 1980; Saransk, 1988, Smolensk, 1989; Arrows breaking open sky. - Khabarovsk, 1982; Silver Wings. - Moscow, 1975; Wings. - Smolensk, 1984; Destiny steep turns. - M., 1986; wandering through the taiga. - Smolensk, 1991; Stormy Sky. - Smolensk, 1995.