Andrey Borovykh

Andrey Egorovich Borovykh (Андре́й Его́рович Боровы́х) (1921-1989) was an aviator of the Soviet Army during the Great Patriotic War, twice Hero of the Soviet Union and recipient of several other awards.

Andrey Borovykh flew for the 157th Fighter Air Regiment of the 6th Fighter Air Corps of the 16th Air Army. He was born on October 30, 1921 in Kursk. He graduated from the Chuguev Military Aviation School in 1940. The same year he joined the Red Army.

Borovykh flew during the Great Patriotic War fronts from December 1941. His operational range included Orel, Kursk, Gomel, Brest, Lviv, Warsaw, and Berlin. His missions involved intercepting enemy aircraft, providing cover for bombers, and aerial reconnaissance.

Awards
Borovykh was given the title of Hero of the Soviet Union, the Order of Lenin and the Gold Star medal. He was appointed commander of the 157th Fighter Regiment, which included the 273th Fighter Division, the 6th Fighter Aviation Corps, and the 16th Air Force, and made Junior Lieutenant. The numerous awards and honors were conferred upon Borovykh by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet on August 24, 1943. His military feats were astounding. He made 341 successful sorties and participated in 55 air battles. He shot down 12 enemy planes. In his next 49 air battles Borovykh shot down 19 enemy planes, a feat that got him a second Gold Star medal on February 23, 1945.