Andrei Girich
Soviet Air Force general, Hero of the Soviet Union, and World War II flying ace / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Andrei Ivanovich Girich (Russian: Андрей Иванович Гирич; 28 December 1918 – 11 April 1973) was a Ukrainian Soviet Air Force major general and Hero of the Soviet Union. Girich claimed at least 17 victories against German aircraft during World War II. He was a squadron commander in the 486th Fighter Aviation Regiment during the war.[1][2]
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Andrei Ivanovich Girich | |
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Native name | Андрей Иванович Гирич |
Born | 28 December 1918 Yahotyn, Kiev Governorate |
Died | 11 April 1973(1973-04-11) (aged 54) Monino, Moscow Oblast, Soviet Union |
Allegiance | Soviet Union |
Service/ | Soviet Air Force |
Years of service | 1939–1973 |
Rank | Major general |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
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