Wings of Russia: Shturmoviks and Frontline Bombers. Over the Battlefield. (Episode 7 of 18)

In 1943 the Soviet Air Force achieved full superiority in the air. Wave by wave, IL-2 airplanes, almost without any resistant, were delivering blows on defenses of weakening enemy. These shturmoviks received such fame and such trust, that they became a symbol of the Great Patriotic War. Rough and powerful - these are two words, which do entirely characterize IL-2. Soviet soldiers rejoiced, when it suddenly appeared in the sky and swiftly dived on the enemy .IL-2 rightfully was acknowledged as the best strike aircraft of the Second World War.
Following aircrafts are featuring in this film: R-5, R-Z, Valti V-11, SU-2, IL-2, IL-8, IL-10, IL-16, IL-20, IL-40, "Pegas", SU-6, SU-8, SB, AR-2, VIT, SPB, BB-22, PE-2, TU-2, "Boston" Douglas A-20/DB-7, IL-22, TU-12, IL-28, MiG-15, MiG-17

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This is a documentary of "Wings of Russia" studio about history of development of Russian Aviation. It contains a lot of unique video footage. The documentary speaks about creation and development of fighters, bombers, helicopters, reconnaissance planes, hydro-planes, planes of civilian Aviation and also about sport and training Aviation, in the USSR and Russia.

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• II
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• shturmovik
• IL-2
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[randy95023]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this documentary. Back when I first started studying WW2 history in the early 70's, there was very little knowledge or discussion about the aircraft of the USSR. I've always admired the brilliance of Soviet Engineers. The simplicity and utility of their designs showed their genius. American aircraft were too technical and complex, requiring excessive training. Soviet IL2 and Yak fighters were magnificent! Thanks for posting these documentaries.

Peace, Randy

[BitnikGr]

@randy95023 Thank you for your good words.

Interesting fact is that Soviets didn't like US and British tanks they were receiving by Lend-Lease, but they loved trucks and Willies. Also, Soviets didn't like British fighters, they were quite "ok" with American ones, but they loved American bombers. If after-1943 Soviet fighters were better than German and American ones, then Soviet level bombers were never close to B-25 "Mitchell", B-17 and B-29. Soviet pilots loved B-25.

[jppged]

@BitnikGr From your recent upload from Voenno Delo I think they also liked the P-39 fighter ;)

[BitnikGr]

@jppged Not in same "as is" condition as bombers. Engines of P-39 and P-40 also had to be forced and 2 machine guns taken out from wings in order to fight on equal Bf-109E and F. As a result "Allison" engines could live only 50hours instead of 120. However, P-39 was better than Hurricaines and I-16s... no doubt.

[aserna32]

From 32:02 to 32:59 Was that excerpt from a movie or another documentary? I do not read, write, or speak the Russian language. Thank you. :)

[BitnikGr]

@aserna32 probably translation of the title to "Especially important mission" is more appropriate.

[MasterDiablo]

omfg this is such a great documentary, I've never seen such a good, big, unbiased and accurated documentary about Soviet/Russian aviation before, and I like the narator's voice, it's very clear to listen to, thx for updoading it, sorry for spamming but because I love it!!!

[Corsair679]

I would like to have this on DVD

[polygamous1]

Brilliant series of documentaries

[boffinboy100]

@BitnikGr

Yep, they're Ilyushin IL2 Sturmoviks.

[BitnikGr]

@aserna32 Yes. It's a movie footage. Movie is "Especially important task". "Mosfilm" studio production. 1980.

[BitnikGr]

@MingGuoLi As I see it from 00:50 to 00:57 all planes are the same. Two-seater IL-2s.