Sergey Grigoryevich Glinkin (Russian: Сергей Григорьевич Глинкин; 2 October 1921 — 25 October 2003) was a Soviet fighter pilot during World War II. Awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union on 4 February 1944 for his initial victories,[1] by the end of the war his tally reached 30 solo shootdowns, in addition to one shared kill and an aerostat.[2]
Sergey Glinkin | |
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Native name | Сергей Григорьевич Глинкин |
Born | 2 October 1921 Yelets, RSFSR |
Died | 25 October 2003 Moscow, Russia |
Allegiance | Soviet Union |
Service/ | Soviet Air Force |
Years of service | 1939—1960 |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |