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Learn about World War II Women Pilots, or Night Witches, at Sumner Library
Roger Neill, Sumner resident and docent for The Museum of Flight, will share the story of Russian women pilots, known to the Nazis as night witches.
TACOMA – People will learn about the historic role of Russian women pilots, or night witches, during a free event at Sumner Pierce County Library, 1116 Fryar Ave., Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 6 p.m.
Roger Neill, Sumner resident and docent for The Museum of Flight, will share the story of Russian women pilots, known to the Nazis as night witches. These Soviet women—the only women pilots to fly combat missions in World War II—played a decisive role in Russian military aviation.
The Friends of the Sumner Library sponsor this free event.
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