Aleksey Gubanov Explained

Aleksey Gubanov
Native Name:Алексей Алексеевич Губанов
Birth Date:12 March 1918
Birth Place:Moscow
Death Date:26 July 1982 (aged 64)
Death Place:Voronezh
Allegiance: Soviet Union
Branch: Soviet Air Force
Rank:Colonel
Serviceyears:1937—1973
Battles:Soviet invasion of Poland
Winter War
World War II
Awards:Hero of the Soviet Union

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]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Bykov, Mikhail. Все асы Сталина. 1936–1953. Yauza. 2014. 978-5-9955-0712-3. Moscow. 311–312. Aces of Stalin. 1936–1953. 879321002.