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Anastas Ngjela
Albanian pilot / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Anastas Ngjela (3 March 1934 – 24 July 1999), was an Albanian pilot and Colonel in the Air Force of the Albanian People's Army. He is best known for his pivotal role in intercepting the US American T-33 fighter jet, commanded by Howard J. Curran, in 1957.
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Born | (1934-03-03)3 March 1934 Sheper, Albania |
Died | 24 July 1999(1999-07-24) (aged 65) Albania |
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Rank | Colonel |
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