User:Reguyla\Tudor Andrei

Tudor Andrei (25 March 1915 in Cocora - 1990) was a Romanian Lieutenant in the Romanian Air Force during World War II. Tudor Andrei was born March 25, 1915 to Cocora. He entered the military school in 1938 and Cotrocent flying on aircraft PZL 23 "Karas". In June 1941, he joined the 1st Flotilla and then, shortly after, the 3rd Flotilla, integrating the Escadrille 73. Driver very active, it performs 40 missions before taking Odessa. In 1942, he performed 20 missions from airfield Morozovskaja. In 1942, he joined the 3rd Bombardment Group, which in August became a bombing dive unit, equipped with Ju 87D. On August 7, 1943, he made ​​his 100th combat mission and for WO Constantin Mazilu. For the occasion, the two pilots receive flowers and champagne. That day, the Red Army continues its attack between Werch Adagaum and Highway Krimskaya-Moldovanskoe with four infantry divisions supported by 100 tanks and numerous aircraft of the VVS. The 3rd Bombardment dive Group is expected to support the 97th Infantry Division Lightweight (A which the 23rd Infantry Regiment is subordinated). Three missions are performed that day, each headed by Lt Tudor Andrei. Early in the morning, 19 Ju-87D attack the Krimskaya tobacco factory, located in the 257th Division Soviet sector. Two Ju 87 affected by the DCA must make a forced landing. Seventeen other outputs are made ​​and this time all planes returning. The 3rd and final mission is carried out against a formation of Soviet tanks. Stukas attacked by hunters but the escort managed to repel them. Once again, another Ju 87 was hit and must make a forced landing in Anapa. Andrei Lt led 56 trips during the day, with very good results. These 3 missions were 98, 99 and 100th for him. The Soviet offensive was halted after only increased by 1 km .. From October 8, 1943, one loses track of this driver but it is found leading groups to attack enemy units. Tudor Andrei, affected at least 150 missions Stuka. In August 1943, he commanded the 3rd Bombardment Group dive. He received the Order Michael the Brave Class III August 31, 1943 and March 9 Virtua Aeronautica 1944. He left his unit August 31, 1944. From September 1947 until July 1949, he entered the Military Academy. He left in April 1952 and aviation is becoming an aeronautical engineer for various manufacturers.

Awards

 * Knight of the Ordinul Virtutea Aeronautica


 * Order of Michael the Brave 3rd Class


 * Iron Cross (1939) 1st and 2nd Class