Alexander Smorchkov
Alexander Pavlovich Smorchkov | |
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| Native name | Александр Павлович Сморчков |
| Born | 29 November 1919 Chekmovo, Moscow Governorate, Russian SFSR |
| Died | 16 November 1998 (aged 78) |
| Allegiance | Soviet Union |
| Branch | Soviet Air Force |
| Service years | 1938 – 1975 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 523rd Fighter Aviation Regiment 18th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment |
| Conflicts | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
Alexander Pavlovich Smorchkov (Russian: Александр Павлович Сморчков; 29 November 1919 – 16 November 1998) was a Soviet fighter pilot. After gaining three shootdowns during World War II he went on to attain ace status in the Korean War, being credited with 12-13 solo victories on the MiG-15 for which he was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union.