Alexander Molodchy
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In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Ignatyevich and the family name is Molodchy.
Alexander Ignatyevich Molodchy (Russian: Александр Игнатьевич Молодчий, Ukrainian: Олександр Гнатович Молодчий; 27 June 1920 – 9 June 2002) was a Ukrainian Soviet long-range bomber pilot who flew over 300 missions on the B-25, Il-4, and Yer-2 during World War II, placing him among the top bomber pilots of the Soviet Union by number of sorties. He was the first person twice awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union during the war while alive.
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Alexander Ignatyevich Molodchy | |
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Born | 27 June 1920 Luhansk, Ukrainian SSR |
Died | 9 June 2002(2002-06-09) (aged 81) Vinnytsia, Ukraine |
Allegiance | Soviet Union |
Service/ | Soviet Air Force |
Years of service | 1937 – 1965 |
Rank | Lieutenant-General |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union (twice) |
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