The story of the Russian female pilots of the 588:th bomber regiment. Their nickname “Night Witches” comes from the characteristic sound of their bomb planes that was all that could be heard during their nightly raids since they set their engines to idle and would glide through the night to their target. This sound brought the enemies thoughts to the broomsticks of witches, and they called them “Nachthexen”.
They were a crucial Soviet asset to winning World War II.
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The story of the Russian female pilots of the 588:th bomber regiment. Their nickname “Night Witches” comes from the characteristic sound of their bomb planes that was all that could be heard during their nightly raids since they set their engines to idle and would glide through the night to their target. This sound brought the enemies thoughts to the broomsticks of witches, and they called them “Nachthexen”.
They were a crucial Soviet asset to winning World War II.
Animated story video, music written by Swedish powermetal band Sabaton: https://youtu.be/5YPo8zDkvy4
Read more:
https://www.history.com/.amp/news/meet-the-night-witches-the-daring-female-pilots-who-bombed-nazis-by-night