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Andrey Baklan

1917 – 1985

Soviet World War II flying ace

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About Andrey Baklan

Lived 1917 – 1985 (aged 67). Andrey Baklan was a Russian aircraft pilot and military personnel.

Andrey Yakovlevich Baklan (; — 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.

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Important facts

Born

10 July 1917, Kalynivka

Birth century

20th century

Died

20 May 1985, Pskov

Occupation

Aircraft pilot, military personnel

Nationality

Soviet Union

Education

Gagarin Air Force Academy

Awards

Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Order of the Red Banner; Order of Lenin; Order of the Red Star; Hero of the Soviet Union; Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class; Order of Suvorov, 3rd class; Medal "For Battle Merit"; Medal "For the Defence of Stalingrad"; Medal "For the Victory over Japan"; Medal "Veteran of the Armed Forces of the USSR"; Jubilee Medal "In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin"

Also known as

Andrey Yakovlevich Baklan

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Andrey Baklan?

soviet World War II flying ace (1917–1985)

When was Andrey Baklan born?

Andrey Baklan was born on 10 July 1917 in Kalynivka.

When did Andrey Baklan die?

Andrey Baklan died on 20 May 1985 in Pskov.

What was Andrey Baklan's occupation?

Andrey Baklan was an aircraft pilot and military personnel.

What nationality was Andrey Baklan?

Andrey Baklan was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Andrey Baklan

· Wikidata: Q2846796

· DBpedia: Andrey Baklan

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