Rare Polish Miniature Sheet of Russian Three manned Space Flight Signed Konstantin Feoktistov 12 5 65 Zielona ...

Rare Polish Miniature Sheet of Russian Three manned Space Flight Signed Konstantin Feoktistov 12 5 65 Zielona Postmark on Polish Miniature Sheet of Russian Three manned Space Flight Signed Konstantin Feoktistov Russian engineer cosmonaut. Flew on Voskhod. First spacecraft designer in space. Participated in Second World War. During the Nazi occupation of Voronezh, at the age of just 16, Feoktistov fought with the Soviet Army against the Nazi German invaders, carrying out reconnaissance missions. After being captured by an Waffen-SS Army patrol, Feoktistov was shot by a German officer. However, the bullet went right through his chin and neck and did not kill him. Feoktistov was able to crawl out later and then make his way to the Soviet lines. Recruited after graduation as a civilian engineer, Korolev OKB. Rose to become head manned spacecraft designer under Korolev. Actually flew in space aboard Voskhod 1, put all further attempts to have him, as lead spacecraft designer, actually test his designs in orbit were unsuccessful. Attempts were made to get him in space as late as Soyuz T-3. Deceased. Born 1926-02-07. Died 2009-11-21. Duration: 1. 01 days. with typed details. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99