Alexander Ivanovich Koldunov | |
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Native name | Александр Иванович Колдунов |
Born | Moshchinovo, Smolensky Uyezd, Smolensk Governorate, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union | 20 September 1923
Died | 7 June 1992 Moscow, Russia | (aged 68)
Allegiance | USSR |
Service | Soviet Air Force Soviet Air Defence Force |
Rank | Chief marshal of aviation |
Commands | Soviet Air Defence Forces |
Battles / wars | World War II |
Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union (twice) |
Alexander Ivanovich Koldunov (Russian: Александр Иванович Колдунов; 20 September 1923 – 7 June 1992) was one of the highest-scoring flying aces of the Soviet Union during World War II and a twice recipient of the title Hero of the Soviet Union.