Global InformationGrigory Rechkalov information
Grigory Andreevich Rechkalov | |
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| Native name | Григорий Андреевич Речкалов |
| Born | 9 February 1920 village Khudyakovo (now Zajkovo), Irbitskiy district of Sverdlovsk region |
| Died | 20 December 1990 (aged 70) Moscow, Soviet Union |
| Allegiance |  Soviet Union |
| Service/ |  Soviet Air Force |
| Years of service | 1938 – 1959 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | 16th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union (twice) |
| Spouse(s) | Anfisa Yakovlevna Rechkalova |
Grigory Andreevich Rechkalov (Russian: Григо́рий Андре́евич Речка́лов; 9 February 1920 – 20 December 1990) was a Soviet fighter pilot during World War II who scored over fifty solo shootdowns, making him one of the highest scoring Soviet fighter pilots. He was twice awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union for his aerial victories and went on to become a general after the war.