Andrey Yakovlevich Baklan (Russian: Андрей Яковлевич Баклан; 23 July [O.S. 10 July] 1917 — 20 May 1985) was a Soviet flying ace during World War II. Awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union on 23 November 1942 for his initial victories, by the end of the war he tallied an estimated 20 solo and 21 shared shootdowns, although more conservative estimates put the figure at 17 solo and one shared.^[1][2]

Andrey Baklan
Native name	Андрей Яковлевич Баклан
Born	23 July [O.S. 10 July] 1917 Kalinovka, Kherson Governorate, Russian Empire
Died	20 May 1985 (aged 67) Pskov, USSR
Allegiance	Soviet Union
Service/branch	Soviet Air Force
Years of service	1938—1963
Rank	Colonel
Battles/wars	Winter War World War II
Awards	Hero of the Soviet Union