26.08.1915 The famous Soviet ace Boris Feoktistovich Safonov has born. He claimed 25 victories during the WW2 and became first twice Hero of the Soviet Unit. He KIA on May 30th, 1942. Polikarpov I-16
26.08.1968 Sukhoi Su-15UT first flight. Test-pilot was E.K.Kukushev. Sukhoi Su-15 Flagon