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Sergey Glinkin

1921 – 2003

Soviet fighter pilot

Military officer Aircraft pilot
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About Sergey Glinkin

Lived 1921 – 2003 (aged 82). Sergey Glinkin was a Russian military officer and aircraft pilot.

Sergey Grigoryevich Glinkin (; 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, by the end of the war his tally reached 30 solo shootdowns, in addition to one shared kill and an aerostat.

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Important facts

Born
2 October 1921, Yelets
Birth century
20th century
Died
25 November 2003, Moscow
Occupation
Military officer, aircraft pilot
Nationality
Soviet Union
Education
Borisoglebsk Higher Aviators School
Awards
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 Alexander Nevsky; Medal "Veteran of Labour"; Medal "For Battle Merit"; Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Jubilee Medal "Forty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Jubilee Medal "50 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Medal "In Commemoration of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow"
Also known as
Sergey Grigoryevich Glinkin

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sergey Glinkin?

soviet fighter pilot (1921-2003)

When was Sergey Glinkin born?

Sergey Glinkin was born on 2 October 1921 in Yelets.

When did Sergey Glinkin die?

Sergey Glinkin died on 25 November 2003 in Moscow.

What was Sergey Glinkin's occupation?

Sergey Glinkin was a military officer and aircraft pilot.

What nationality was Sergey Glinkin?

Sergey Glinkin was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sergey Glinkin

· Wikidata: Q4139804

· DBpedia: Sergey Glinkin

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