Aleksey Smirnov (pilot)
Aleksey Semyonovich Smirnov | |
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| Native name | Алексей Семёнович Смирнов |
| Born | 7 February [O.S. 25 January] 1917 Paltsevo village, Tver Governorate, Russian Empire |
| Died | 7 August 1987 (aged 70) |
| Allegiance | Soviet Union |
| Branch | Soviet Air Force |
| Service years | 1938–1954 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union (twice) |
Aleksey Semyonovich Smirnov (Russian: Алексей Семёнович Смирнов; 7 February [O.S. 25 January] 1917 – 7 August 1987) was a fighter pilot and flying ace of the Soviet Air Forces during the Second World War. He gained 35 solo victories during the war and was one of the few people awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union twice.