Grigory Ges
| Grigory Ges | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 March 1916 |
| Died | 7 January 1968 (aged 51) |
| Allegiance |
 Soviet Union |
| Awards |
  (2) |
Grigory I. Ges (1916-1978) was a MiG-15 pilot of the Soviet Union.
Biography
He was a flying ace during the Korean war, with around 11 victories.[1] He also claimed 5 victories in World War II. Some sources claim Ges may have had up to 10 victories, though most sources agree on 8.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Krylov & Tepsurkaev 2008, p. 6
- ↑ Werrell 2005, p. 218
Sources
- Krylov, Leonid; Tepsurkaev, Yuriy (2008), Soviet MiG-15 Aces of the Korean War, Oxford, United Kingdom: Osprey Publishing, ISBN 978-1-84603-299-8
- Werrell, Kenneth P. (2005), Sabres Over MiG Alley: The F-86 and the Battle for Air Superiority in Korea, Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press, ISBN 978-1-59114-933-0
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