Ivan Andreevich Taranenko | |
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Native name | Иван Андреевич Тараненко |
Born | 28 April 1912 Gubinikha, Yekaterinoslav Governorate, Russian Empire |
Died | 4 March 1995 (aged 82) Moscow, Russian Federation |
Allegiance | Soviet Union |
Service | Soviet Air Force |
Years of service | 1933–1972 |
Rank | General-lieutenant of aviation |
Battles / wars | |
Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
Spouse(s) | Serafima Amosova |
Ivan Andreevich Taranenko (Russian: Иван Андреевич Тараненко; 28 April 1912 – 4 March 1995) was a Soviet fighter pilot, flying ace, and regimental commander in World War II who went on to become a general.