title: Aleksey Gubanov
text: # Aleksey Gubanov
  
  Aleksey Alekseevich Gubanov (Russian: Алексей Алексеевич Губанов; 12 March 1918 — 26 July 1982) was a Soviet fighter pilot during World War II. Awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union on 24 August 1943 for his initial victories, by the end of the war his tally reached an estimated 23 solo and six shared shootdowns.
  
  