Boris Glinka
Boris Borisovich Glinka (Russian: Борис Борисович Глинка; 27 September [O.S. 14 September] 1914 – 11 May 1967) was a flying ace during World War II with over 20 solo shootdowns. After being awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union in 1943 he continued to rise through the ranks of the Air Force, becoming the commander of the 16th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment in 1944. However, his had to relinquish command of the regiment shortly thereafter due to a severe injury from combat; while baling out of his fighter he broke both his legs and collarbone. His younger brother Dmitry Glinka, was also a flying ace.[1][2]
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| Native name | Борис Борисович Глинка |
| Born | 27 September [O.S. 14 September] 1914 Aleksandrov Dar village, Kherson district, Ukrainian People's Republic (present-day Kryvyi Rih) |
| Died | 11 May 1967 (aged 51) Shchyolkovo, Moscow oblast, USSR |
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| Years of service | 1939 – 1967 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands held | 16th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
References
- Bykov, Mikhail (2014). Все асы Сталина. 1936—1953 [Aces of Stalin. 1936–1953]. Moscow: Yauza. ISBN 978-5-9955-0712-3. OCLC 879321002.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- Mellinger, George (2012). Soviet Lend-Lease Fighter Aces of World War 2. Bloomsbury Publishing. p. 125. ISBN 9781782005544.
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