He was born in 1922. Boris Ivanovich, the native of our city they called as "man from legend". He 4 times rammed in air enemy planes within Great Patriotic war.

Since the first days of war, Kovzan Boris was in army and covered from enemy bombers Gomel city (Belorussia).

On October 29, 1941 Kovzan, having arrived in 42-nd fighters of air regiment, battled under Tula.

Here, for the first time in the battle practice, has accepted the decision to go on the collision. It was the unique chance to leave by the winner from fight and Kovzan has won. When the ammunition was finished, pilot has directed the fighter on "ME-5" and compartment tail part of it. Skillfully operating the damaged machine, he has made landing to air station. After some months in area Torghok, Kovzan have gone on collision second time.

For unprecedented courage and skill of the fight with an enemy Kovzan Boris was awarded with an order by Lenin. Battling on Northwestern front, in area Old Russa, Kovzan Boris twice applied collision.

At last impact, when both planes have scattered, heavy wounded pilot has allowed to open a parachute. After that fight, within 3 months Kovzan Boris was on treatment, and then was direct in 144 fighters brigade AAD.

In a strip of near rear, he battled to the enemy planes - scouts. Dews the battle account dropped down by him of planes. For bravery and courage shown in fights with enemy Kovzan is awarded with eighteen governmental awards.

On August 24, 1943 to him appropriated a rank of the Hero of the Soviet Union.

After war, Kovzan Boris has finished military-air academy and in a rank of the lieutenant colonel has continued a military service.

Until August 31, 1985 lived at city Ryazan, where has died and is buried.

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