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Francisco Tarazona Torán was a Spanish aviator and military figure who gained prominence for his role as a fighter pilot during the Spanish Civil War. Born in 1915 in Valencia, Spain, Tarazona joined the Spanish Republican Air Force, where he quickly rose through the ranks due to his skill and bravery. During the conflict, he flew several types of aircraft, including Soviet-made fighters, and participated in numerous aerial combat missions. His experience and contributions made him one of the notable Republican pilots of the war.After the Civil War ended, Tarazona, like many of his peers who had fought for the Republic.After the Civil War ended, Tarazona, like many of his peers who had fought for the Republic went to México.
During his service, Lieutenant Francisco Tarazona became an as by claiming 8 individual victories, 6 shared victories, and damaged 4 aircraft from the Nationalist Aviation. During the conflict, he piloted I-16 fighters, registered as CM-249 and CM-193.
