Antoshkin Chernobyl Helicopter Reconnaissance
Carries out a helicopter reconnaissance flight over the damaged Chernobyl plant shortly after the accident.
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Nikolai Antoshkin Biography and Timeline
Follow Nikolai Antoshkin through 6 dated historical records for Russia.
Nikolai Antoshkin, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1986
Antoshkin Helicopter Group Organization
Organizes the helicopter group assigned to support emergency operations over the destroyed Unit 4 reactor.
Antoshkin Reactor Material Drops
Directs helicopter crews dropping sand, lead and neutron-absorbing material toward the open reactor.
Antoshkin High-Radiation Flight Procedures
Adjusts helicopter procedures as crews face dangerous radiation exposure while crossing directly above Unit 4.
Antoshkin Helicopter Operation Completion
Completes the main phase of the helicopter operation after thousands of tonnes of material have been delivered.
Antoshkin Hero of Soviet Union Award
Receives the title Hero of the Soviet Union for leadership of the Chernobyl helicopter response.
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