TWIH 199 Lydia Litviyak (The White Lilly of Stalingrad)
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November 17, 2025 · 1h 12m
About this episode
This episode discusses Lydia Litviyak, the greatest female fighter pilot of all time and a pioneer of feminism during World War II.
This week we are talking about the greatest female fighter pilot of all time a true pioneer of feminism and a ww2 fighter ace one of the best Russia had to offer. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Topics covered
- Lydia Litviyak
- female fighter pilots
- World War II
- feminism
- aviation history
Mentioned in this episode
Products: ww2
Places: Stalingrad, Russia
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