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Ensign02 Nov 2009 4:24 a.m. PST

BBC Radio 4 are broadcasting a programme about the female pilots in the Russian Airforce tonight at 8pm.

link

venusboys302 Nov 2009 8:04 a.m. PST

That looks pretty interesting, thanks for pointing that out!

The Black Tower02 Nov 2009 12:16 p.m. PST

There is book with the same title, they were amazing pilots,flying against the Luftwaffe's best.

Jeff Ewing Supporting Member of TMP02 Nov 2009 1:23 p.m. PST

The Night Witches (588th Night Bombers) flew Po-2s, and would've been in very bad shape if they ran into the Luftwaffe. They mostly had to fear AAA.

The 586th Fighter regiment flew Yaks, and did do air-to-air.

At any rate, they were women who were far bigger badasses than most of us will ever be.

CmdrKiley02 Nov 2009 9:46 p.m. PST

Dynamite Comics did a 4 issue mini-series last year about them. Good story.

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