Boris Borisovich Glinka (Russian: Борис Борисович Глинка; 27 September [O.S. 14 September] 1914 – 11 May 1967) was a Soviet 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, he had to relinquish command of the regiment shortly afterwards 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]

Boris Borisovich Glinka
Native name	Борис Борисович Глинка
Born	27 September [O.S. 14 September] 1914 Aleksandrov Dar village, Kherson district, Russian Empire (present-day Kryvyi Rih)
Died	11 May 1967 (aged 51) Shchyolkovo, Moscow oblast, USSR
Allegiance	Soviet Union
Service/branch	Soviet Air Force
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