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The Night Witches' Silent Soar

During World War II, the all-female Soviet air regiment, known as the "Night Witches," flew plywood biplanes on stealth bombing missions. They’d cut their engines before dropping bombs, gliding silently behind enemy lines. Their bravery and tactics earned them both fear and respect from the Nazis, who dreaded the whisper of their silent approach.
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