You can help expand this article with text translated from the corresponding article in Russian. (July 2023) Click [show] for important translation instructions.
|
Sergey Nikolaevich Morgunov (Russian: Сергей Николаевич Моргунов; 30 November 1918 — 19 July 1946) was one of the top Soviet fighter pilots in World War II, having a tally of 41 solo shootdowns for which he eventually received the title Hero of the Soviet Union in 1946. He was killed in a plane crash shortly afterward.[1][2]
Sergey Morgunov | |
---|---|
Native name | Сергей Николаевич Моргунов |
Born | 30 November 1918 Chernyatinskie Vyselki village, Moscow Governorate, RSFSR |
Died | 19 July 1946 Kashira, Moscow oblast, USSR |
Allegiance | Soviet Union |
Service | Soviet Air Force |
Years of service | 1937–1946 |
Rank | Captain |
Battles / wars | World War II |
Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
References
edit- ^ Bykov, Mikhail (2014). Все асы Сталина. 1936–1953 [Aces of Stalin. 1936–1953]. Moscow: Yauza. ISBN 978-5-9955-0712-3. OCLC 879321002.
- ^ "Моргунов Сергей Николаевич". soviet-aces-1936-53.ru. Retrieved 2021-10-29.