Vladimir Kokkinaki

Vladimir Kokkinaki
Born25 June [O.S. 12 June] 1904
Novorossiysk, Russian Empire
Died7 January 1985(1985-01-07) (aged 80)
Moscow, Soviet Union
Allegiance Soviet Union
Service / branch Soviet Air Force
Years of service1925–1966
RankMajor General of Aviation
AwardsHero of the Soviet Union (twice)

Vladimir Konstantinovich Kokkinaki (Russian: Владимир Константинович Коккинаки; 25 June [O.S. 12 June] 1904 – 7 January 1985) was a test pilot in the Soviet Union, notable for setting twenty-two world records and serving as president of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale.[1]