Birthdate: August 18, 1921
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Moscow, Russia
Died: August 1, 1943
Lydia Litvyak was a groundbreaking fighter pilot in the Soviet Air Force during World War II. She had notable success in combat, with a significant number of solo and shared victories. Litvyak made history as the first female fighter pilot to shoot down an enemy aircraft and one of the few female fighter pilots to achieve ace status. Her exceptional skill and bravery in aerial combat earned her the record for the highest number of kills by a female fighter pilot.
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