How did Marina Raskova and her all-female aviation regiments impact how women were viewed in society?
“When the [587th Dive Bomber Regiment] was activated, Major Raskova, as commander led a flight of three aircraft to the front, flying in formation... Without Marina Raskova it is doubtful that there would have been any women air regiments in the Soviet Union during World War II." |
Thesis
Through the involvement of Marina Raskova and the Night Witches in the Red Army, Soviet women were granted more social equality than ever before. Raskova's persuasion of Stalin led to the formation of the Night Witches, who demonstrated women’s ability to fly in combat through their successful bombing missions, paving the way for other women.
Niharika Putta and Danielle Kerr | Senior Group Division | Word Count: 1193