Andrei Durnovstev
Andrei Durnovstev was the pilot of the Tu-95 bomber that dropped the 'Tsar Bomba' during its historic test on October 30, 1961. His role in this monumental event involved flying the aircraft to a safe distance while ensuring the successful deployment of the most powerful nuclear weapon ever tested, which created a massive explosion with catastrophic effects. The experience marked a significant moment in military aviation and nuclear history.
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Major Andrei Durnovstev piloted the Tu-95V bomber that dropped the Tsar Bomba during the test.
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