Valentin Modestovich Besklubov
Biography of Valentin Besklubov, a Soviet WWII fighter pilot and lead Mil helicopter designer. Discover his heroism and lasting legacy.
Tag: Soviet Union
БИЧ-1
Explore the БИЧ-1, Boris Cheranovsky’s groundbreaking flying wing glider. A Soviet pioneer, this thick-profile aircraft challenged skeptics and flew in 1923.
Iriney Fyodorovich Belyaev
Discover the heroic life of Iriney Fyodorovich Belyaev, a Soviet aviation ace in WWII, protector of Moscow and Leningrad, and posthumous Hero of the Soviet Union.
Alexander Vasilyevich Belyakov
Alexander Belyakov (1897-1982), Soviet navigator and Hero of the Soviet Union. Pioneer of historic non-stop flights, including over the North Pole.
Alexander Ivanovich Belogurov
Discover Alexander Belogurov’s bravery: a Soviet Hero of the Soviet Union, shot down in 1940, then again in WWII, escaped captivity, and martyred by the enemy in 1942.
BICH-16
Explore the BICH-16, a Soviet human-powered flying wing glider-ornithopter from 1934. Learn about its unique design, leg-powered controls, and production at Plant No. 39.
The First Soviet Bombing Raid on Berlin (August 1941)
Explore the daring first Soviet bombing raid on Berlin in August 1941, an audacious response to Nazi aggression using DB-3 aircraft from Estonian islands.
BCH-18
Explore the BCH-18, a Soviet musculoplane ornithopter designed by B. I. Cheranovsky. Learn about its innovative flapping-wing design, 1937 flight tests, and the challenges of human-powered flight.
BICh-11
Explore the Soviet BICh-11 experimental aircraft by Cheranovsky, from early designs to rocket engine attempts. A milestone in aviation history.
BICh-9 Gnom
Explore the BICh-9 Gnom, a 1929 Soviet glider funded by Osoaviakhim. Designed for record-breaking, it featured a compact design and unique camouflage.