Composite photo of several episodes of air battle, which gives an idea of ​​combat in the air during World War II.  The photograph shows the Soviet MiG-3,  a downed German bomber Junkers Ju-88.  If you look above and to the left - that is three more aircraft.

Composite airbattle photo

Maria Dolina, Hero of the Soviet Union, Guard Captain, Deputy komandira Squadron of the 125th Guards Bomber Aviation Regiment, 4th Guards Bomber Division.
 Mariya Dolina (18.12.1922-03.03.2010) carried out 72 sorties in a  dive bomber Pe-2, dropped a total of 45 tons of bombs on the enemy.  The six aircraft of her group shot down three enemy fighters .  August 18, 1945 for her courage and valor shown in combat against the enemy, she was awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. 

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Maria Dolina

Soviet soldier trying to send off a cat having a message stuck in its collar.
From experience with my own cats I believe this action failed ;)

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