Background
He was born on October 30, 1921 in Kursk to a working class family.
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Andrey Borovykh
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In 1936, he graduated from high school. He then graduated from the Chuguev Military Aviation School.
Career
Between 1969 and 1977, he commanded the Soviet Air Defence Forces (PVO) aviation units. Borovykh reached the rank of Colonel general. In 1940, he joined the Red Army.
Andrey Borovykh flew for the 157th Fighter Aviation Regiment of the 6th Fighter Aviation Corps of the 16th Air 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.
Achievements
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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 was part of the 273th Fighter Division, the 6th Fighter Aviation Corps, and the 16th Air Army, 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.
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Nationality
Soviet Union -
Political Party
Communist Party of the Soviet Union
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Awards
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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 Alexander Nevsky (USSR); Order for Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR, 3rd class; Medal for Battle Merit; Medal "For the Defence of Moscow"; Medal "For the Liberation of Warsaw"; Medal "For the Capture of Berlin"; Medal "For Strengthening of Brotherhood in Arms"; Medal "For the Development of Virgin Lands"; Gold Star; Hero of the Soviet Union; Gold Star; Order of Lenin; Order of the Red Banner; Order of the Red Banner; Order of the Red Banner; Order of the Red Banner; Order of the Red Star; Order of the Red Star Order of Lenin; Hero of the Soviet Union 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 was part of the 273th Fighter Division, the 6th Fighter Aviation Corps, and the 16th Air Army, 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.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 Alexander Nevsky (USSR); Order for Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR, 3rd class; Medal for Battle Merit; Medal "For the Defence of Moscow"; Medal "For the Liberation of Warsaw"; Medal "For the Capture of Berlin"; Medal "For Strengthening of Brotherhood in Arms"; Medal "For the Development of Virgin Lands"; Gold Star; Hero of the Soviet Union; Gold Star; Order of Lenin; Order of the Red Banner; Order of the Red Banner; Order of the Red Banner; Order of the Red Banner; Order of the Red Star; Order of the Red Star Order of Lenin; Hero of the Soviet Union 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 was part of the 273th Fighter Division, the 6th Fighter Aviation Corps, and the 16th Air Army, 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.