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When was Lydia Litvyak born?

  • 18 August 1921

  • 1 August 1921

  • 18 July 1921

  • 1 July 1921

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Lydia Litvyak was born on August 18, 1921. She was a Soviet fighter pilot who fought in World War II and is considered one of the most successful female fighter pilots in history. Litvyak was credited with 12 solo victories and 4 shared victories, making her the leading female flying ace of all time. She was killed in action on August 1, 1943, at the age of 21.
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