Afghanistan - Iran - Iraq
Jul. 07, 1981 - Afghan Guerrillas Capture Russian Mig Pilot: Mikheil Simonovich, a 30 year-old Russian Mig-21 fighter pilot who survived when his plane was shot down by the Afghan rebels in Nangahar Province in early June. These are the first pictures of the captured Russian. He comes from Kie, is married and has a 4 year-old son. Photo shows An Afghan guerrilla guarding Mikhail Simonovich the Soviet pilot. he is believed to be the first Russian pilot taken alive since Moscow launched its military intervention 18 months ago
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(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
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