Across Continents and Oceans: The Life and Military Career of Major General of Naval Aviation Maxim Chibisov (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781664184060)

In this book a detailed biography of Major General of Aviation Maxim Nikolaevich Chibisov (1906-1989) - a distinguished soviet aviator is presented. He was a brave soldier and a commander during the Great Patriotic War (World War II). He was the head of a special group that ferried hydroplanes "Catalina" from the United States to the Soviet Union as part of the Lend-Lease Program. In 1947-1951 he was chief of Polar aviation and organizer of high-latitude aerial expeditions in Arctic. His professional activity has been never described before due to the state security concerns. Life and work of Major General of aviation M.N.Chibisov had many bright events, unusual and critical situations. It will be of interest to wide audience of readers.

Author: Elena Rubina,Emmiliya Telyatnikova
ISBN-10: 1664184066
ISBN-13: 9781664184060
Publisher: Xlibris Us
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2021
Pages: 430
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.73lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.13d