Alexandru Șerbănescu
Alexandru "Alecu" Șerbănescu (17 May 1912 in Colonești, Olt County – 18 August 1944 in Rușavăț, Buzău County) was a leading Romanian fighter pilot and flying ace in World War II. At the end of Romania's campaign on the side of the Axis, Șerbănescu was the country's leading ace, dying only 5 days before the country changed sides. He was credited with 47 aircraft confirmed destroyed (3 American) and 8 probables (1 American).
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| Born | 17 May 1912 Colonești, Olt County, Kingdom of Romania |
| Died | 18 August 1944 (aged 32) Rușavăț, Buzău County, Romania |
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| Allegiance | Kingdom of Romania |
| Service/ | Romanian Army Royal Romanian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1933–1942 (Army) 1942–1944 (Air Force) |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 7th Fighter Group |
| Commands held | 57th Fighter Squadron 9th Fighter Group |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Order of Michael the Brave Order of the Star of Romania Iron Cross |
In the spring of 1942 he was assigned as a pilot to the 7th Fighter Group, which fought with the German forces against the Soviet Union on the Eastern Front, including at the Battle of Stalingrad. He flew mostly IAR-80 and Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighters.
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