Vladimir Kokkinaki

Vladimir Kokkinaki
Born	25 June [O.S. 12 June] 1904 Novorossiysk, Russian Empire
Died	7 January 1985(1985-01-07) (aged 80) Moscow, Soviet Union
Allegiance	Soviet Union
Service/branch	Soviet Air Force
Years of service	1925–1966
Rank	Major General of Aviation
Awards	Hero 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]