Gone West: Nadezha Popova

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SaxMan
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Gone West: Nadezha Popova

Sun Jul 14, 2013 1:15 pm

She was one of the "Night Witches" of the Soviet Air Force during World War II.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/nadezhda-popova-celebrated-soviet-night-witch-aviator-of-world-war-ii-dies-at-91/2013/07/13/5561fb1a-ea3c-11e2-a301-ea5a8116d211_story_1.html
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Re: Gone West: Nadezha Popova

Sun Jul 14, 2013 8:35 pm

Rest in peace dear lady....and thank you for your service...
tom d. friedman
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Re: Gone West: Nadezha Popova

Sun Jul 14, 2013 8:46 pm

i'm glad she lived a full life. she was 1 of many attempts to break the sex barrier re: women in combat. I think those witches / pilots set a bar for patriotism & guts that will never be matched.
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Re: Gone West: Nadezha Popova

Mon Jul 15, 2013 4:10 am

Godspeed. Brave lady.


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