In June 1941 Tikhomirov served in the 62 ShAP of the 63 SmAD (Composite Air Division).

On 24 June 1941 he was killed when he rammed a Bf 109 in a “taran” attack.

At the time of his death Tikhomirov was credited with 1 biplane victory.

Claims:

Kill no.	Date	Time	Number	Type	Result	Plane type	Serial no.	Locality	Unit
	1941
1	24/06/41 (a)		1	Ju 88 (b)	Destroyed	I-153		Lisyatichi area	62 ShAP

Biplane victories: 1 destroyed.
TOTAL: 1 destroyed.
(a) The date might possibly be 28 June 1941.
(b) Claimed in a “taran” ramming attack.

Sources:
Aeroram
Sturmovik Technika