Ivan Taranenko

Ivan Andreevich Taranenko
Native name
Иван Андреевич Тараненко
Born28 April 1912
Gubinikha, Yekaterinoslav Governorate, Russian Empire
Died4 March 1995 (aged 82)
Moscow, Russian Federation
Allegiance Soviet Union
Service / branch Soviet Air Force
Years of service1933–1972
RankGeneral-lieutenant of aviation
Battles / wars
AwardsHero 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.