Maiorul Aviator Horia Agarici
Major Aviator Horia Agarici
Author(s): Eugen-Dorin SpătaruSubject(s): History, Military history, Recent History (1900 till today), WW II and following years (1940 - 1949)
Published by: Editura Muzeului National al Marinei Romane
Keywords: fighter pilot; Soviet airplanes; Second World War;
Summary/Abstract: Born in 6th April 1911 at Lausanne-Switzerland, he followed the military career and he became fighter pilot. In 23th June 1941, he brought down three Soviet airplanes, while they were attacking Constanța. He was the first decorated military for his actions during the Second World War and he also became main character in a song at that time. He had a talent for poetry despite his military duties, which brought him many problems from the high hierarchy. He was transfered to the reserves in 1945, practicing different modest jobs in order to make a living.
Journal: Dunărea și Marea Neagră în spațiul euroasiatic. Istorie, relații politice și diplomație
- Issue Year: IX/2021
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 124-139
- Page Count: 16
- Language: Romanian