Anastas Ngjela | |
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Born | Sheper, Albania | 3 March 1934
Died | 24 July 1999 Albania | (aged 65)
Service | Albanian People's Army |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | Air Force of the Albanian People's Army |
Battles / wars |
Anastas Ngjela (3 March 1934 – 24 July 1999), was an Albanian pilot and Colonel in the Air Force of the Albanian People's Army. He is best known for his pivotal role in intercepting the US American T-33 fighter jet, commanded by Howard J. Curran, in 1957.