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            The Polikarpov Po-2 (also known as the U-2) was a reliable, uncomplicated, and forgiving aircraft originally designed as a crop duster and training plane.  The plane became famous when flown by female Soviet pilots in daring nighttime raids against German forces during WWII. Their tactics involved flying close to the ground, cutting their engines and then gliding through a bombing run—a very challenging and dangerous maneuver. The attacks inflicted little damage, but demoralized the Germans by keeping them awake night after night. Unable to stop the harassment, the humiliated German soldiers coined the nickname, Nachthexen (“Night Witches”) for their tormentors.

History of this Aircraft [from the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum’s website] -- This aircraft was manufactured in Russia in 1944 and flew on the Russian Front. It was recovered as a derelict airframe in Belarus and restored by the Polish Aero Club with a Polish-built engine. It is painted in wartime colors, with honorary markings of the female 46th Guards Regiment. The tail number honors the 23 Night Witches who earned “Hero of the Soviet Union” citations by the end of World War II. The lettering on the fuselage translates to “Revenge for Dusya,” a tribute to Dusya Nosal, a Night Witch pilot killed in combat.

The Po-2 is the most-produced military plane of all time.

Taken in: United States / Washington / Avondale Mobile Home Park (show map)

Taken on: December 11, 2019

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Camera: Panasonic DMC-G5, f/4.2, 1/13 sec, 26mm (=52mm), ISO 1600 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Panasonic DMC-G5
Aperture:	f/4.2
Exposure Time:	0.077 sec (1/13)
Focal Length:	26mm (35mm equivalent: 52mm)
ISO:	1600
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Program AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Gain Control:	High gain up
Contrast:	Low
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop Elements 15.0 (Windows)
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