Marinos Mitralexis

Wing Commander

Marinos Mitralexis
Marinos Mitralexis c. 1940
Native name
Μαρίνος Μητραλέξης
Bornc. 1920
Mila, Messinia, Kingdom of Greece
Diedc. 1948
Aegean Sea, off Tinos, Kingdom of Greece
AllegianceGreece Kingdom of Greece
Service/branch Hellenic Air Force
Years of service1940–1948
Rank Wing Commander
Battles/warsWorld War II
Awards Gold Cross of Valour
Alma materHellenic 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.