Lydia Litvyak: World's first female fighter ace » J-Wire
On Aug. 1, 1943 (29 Tammuz 5703), during the throes of World War II, a Jewish fighter pilot was shot down over Ukraine. She was Lydia Litvyak, Russia’s—and the world’s—first female fighter ace. ..writes Stephen Bryen. The date of her death corresponds to the Hebrew calendar date of 29 Tammuz 5703, and July 28 will be…
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