Mikhail Baranov
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Mikhail Dmitrievich Baranov (Russian: Михаил Дмитриевич Баранов; 21 October 1921 – 15 January 1943) was a Soviet fighter pilot, who during the early stages of the Battle of Stalingrad became the leading Soviet ace of 1942 with around 23 solo aerial victories.[1][lower-alpha 1] He died in an accident on 15 January 1943 while testing a Yak-1 fighter.
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Born | (1921-10-21)21 October 1921 Gornye, near Leningrad, Russian SFSR |
Died | 15 January 1943(1943-01-15) (aged 21) |
Allegiance | Soviet Union |
Service/ | Soviet Air Force |
Years of service | 1939–1943 |
Rank | Senior Lieutenant |
Unit | 9th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment |
Battles/wars | Battle of Stalingrad |
Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
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