Ivan Nikitovich Kozhedub (1920-1991) was a Soviet military commander, Air Marshal (1985), flying ace, triple Hero of the Soviet Union (1944, 1944, 1945), deputy to the Supreme Soviet of the USSR (1946–1961).
The stamp provides a portrait of Ivan Kozhedub in his flight uniform and the La-7 Fighter Aircraft, which was his fighting plane.
In addition to the issuance of the postal stamp, JSC
Marka produced a First Day Cover and special cancels for Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Design Artist: R. Komsa.
Face value: 40 rubles.
Stamp size: 42×30 mm, sheet size: 155×165 mm.
Emission form: a sheet with formatted margins with 10 (3×4) stamps and a coupon.
Quantity: 140 thousand stamps (14 thousand sheets).
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