Marina Mikhailovna Raskova (March 28, 1912-January 4, 1943) was a famous Russian navigator, often referred to as the "Russian Amelia Earhart". She later became one of over 800,000 women in the military service in a huge way by founding three female air regiments which would eventually fly over 30,000 sorties in World War II. Raskova became a famous aviator as both a pilot and a navigator for Russia in the 1930s. Wikipedia
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