Horia Agarici
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Horia Agarici (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈhori.a aɡaˈrit͡ʃʲ]; April 6, 1911 – July 13, 1982) was a Romanian aviator and World War II flying ace.
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Horia Agarici | |
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Nickname(s) | Savior of Constanța |
Born | (1911-05-11)11 May 1911 Lausanne, Switzerland |
Died | 13 July 1982(1982-07-13) (aged 71) Constanța, Socialist Republic of Romania |
Buried | Central Cemetery, Constanța |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Romania |
Service/ | Royal Romanian Air Force |
Years of service | 1934–1945 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 7th Fighter Group |
Commands held | 52nd Fighter Squadron 58th Fighter Squadron |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Aeronautical Virtue Medal Order of the Crown Iron Cross |
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