Valeriy Parkhomenko

Valeriy Parkhomenko is a retired Soviet and Ukrainian military pilot who laid the foundation for a family legacy of aviators. He served with distinction in the Soviet Air Force, accumulating over 2,500 flight hours. His passion for aviation was a significant influence on his son, Ihor Parkhomenko, and grandson, Sergiy Parkhomenko, both of whom followed in his footsteps as military pilots. Valeriy's early motivations to join the aviation field were simple yet profound, driven by hopes for a better life post-war.