Aleksey Alekseevich Gubanov (Russian: Алексей Алексеевич Губанов; 12 March 1918 — 26 July 1982) was a Soviet fighter pilot during World War II. Awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union on 24 August 1943 for his initial victories, by the end of the war his tally reached an estimated 23 solo and six shared shootdowns.[1]
Aleksey Gubanov | |
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| Native name | Алексей Алексеевич Губанов |
| Born | 12 March 1918 Moscow |
| Died | 26 July 1982 (aged 64) Voronezh |
| Allegiance |  Soviet Union |
| Service |  Soviet Air Force |
| Years of service | 1937—1973 |
| Rank | Colonel |
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| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
References
edit- ^ Bykov, Mikhail (2014). Все асы Сталина. 1936–1953 [Aces of Stalin. 1936–1953]. Moscow: Yauza. pp. 311–312. ISBN 978-5-9955-0712-3. OCLC 879321002.
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