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Episode 2 - Marina

The Night Witches by New South Independent

Dec 12, 202031:14Society & Culture

She broke world records. She challenged the status quo. She challenged Stalin to let her female pilots fight in the war. She was hero, mother, commander, and mascot. She is Marina and this is her story. Hosted by Gabriel...

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