Armless Flying in the Sky -- A Series of Classic Re-reads in War Literature

Author: (Russian) I. A. Leonov / Li Yongquan / Sun Lingqi
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: I. A. Leonov, who held both the titles of "Hero of the Soviet Union" and "Hero of Russia," was a fighter pilot during the Soviet era. He participated in 110 air battles during the Great Patriotic War and personally shot down 6 enemy aircraft. In a battle on July 7, 1943, Leonov tragically lost his left arm, but with unwavering perseverance, he overcame immense challenges to return to the skies and once again defend his homeland, earning the admiration of the world as a one-armed hero. His heroic deeds were even recorded in the Guinness World Records. After the war, he returned to his hometown and devoted himself to education, nurturing countless young students. He also learned to ride a motorcycle with one arm and won major awards in motorcycle competitions held in his home region of Tula. This book is Leonov's autobiography, chronicling the life of this hero during the Great Patriotic War as a one-armed aviator and his ordinary life in peacetime. The language is simple yet embodies profound patriotism and extraordinary personal charm.