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Night Witches: The Fearless Female Pilots of WWII
During World War II, these young Russian women, known as the “Night Witches,” defied societal norms and took to the skies to battle the Nazi regime. Formed in 1942, the 588th Night Bomber Regiment was composed entirely of female pilots and navigators who flew daring nighttime bombing missions against German forces.
Despite flying outdated and noisy Polikarpov Po-2 biplanes, which exposed them to enemy fire, they executed over 23,000 sorties and dropped more than 3,000 tons of bombs. Their impact was enormous, causing significant disruption to the enemy.
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