Dancing in the airfield: The women of the 46th Taman Guards Aviation Regiment and their journey through war and womanhood
Journal: JMU Scholoraly Commons (James Madison University)
Year: 2018

During the Second World War, the Soviet Union became the first country in the world to allow women to join the Air Force. Three regiments were formed, comprised of all female personnel. The three regiments flew over 30,000 combat missions and produced thirty Heroes of the Soviet Union (HSUs) in their three years of service. The 588th, later renamed the 46th, was the most successful and well-known of the female regiments, famous for its combat record and stunning achievements.This paper seeks to