Raisa Aronova
| Raisa Aronova | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 January 1920 |
| Died | 20 December 1982 |
| Allegiance | Soviet Union |
| Service/branch | Red Army |
| Unit | 46th Guards Night Bomber Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Hero of the Soviet Union |
| Other work | Author |
Raisa Yermolayevna Aronova (10 January 1920 – 20 December 1982) was a Soviet Po-2 pilot in World War II. She received the title of Heroine of the Soviet Union on 15 May 1946, after having completed 960 night missions.[1] After the war, she wrote a book about her experiences titled Nochnye Ved'my ("Night Witches") which was published in 1980.[2]
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References
- ↑ Sakaida, Henry (2003). Heroines of the Soviet Union (1941-1945). Oxford, UK: Osprey Publishing. p. 54. ISBN 1-84176-598-8.
- ↑ Gerard J.De Groot, C Peniston-Bird: A Soldier and a Woman
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