Wing Commander Marinos Mitralexis | |
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Native name | Μαρίνος Μητραλέξης |
Born | c. 1920 Mila, Messinia, Kingdom of Greece |
Died | c. 1948 Aegean Sea, off Tinos, Kingdom of Greece |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Greece |
Service/ | Hellenic Air Force |
Years of service | 1940–1948 |
Rank | Wing Commander |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Gold Cross of Valour |
Alma mater | Hellenic Air Force Academy |
Marinos Mitralexis (Greek: Μαρίνος Μητραλέξης, 1920–1948) was a Greek flying ace during World War II credited with 5 aerial victories. He gained fame when he managed to bring down an enemy bomber by ramming its tail, on 2 November 1940.