HERO OF THE SKY: TALGAT BIGELDINOV

Abstract

The article tells about the place of birth, childhood of Talgat Bigeldinov and his formation, entering the school of pilots, which he dreamed of as a child. Having gained pilot experience, it is considered that he went to the Great Patriotic War, performed combat missions in the war with the IL-2 pilot-attack aircraft as a man. The heroism shown for the Dnieper in September 1943, as well as in the air battle for the liberation of the cities of Lviv, Krakow, Sandomie and the capture of the cities of Gendenburg, Oppaln, Sosnovice, Katowice, is described. Evidence is given about the enemy equipment and manpower that Talgat Bigeldinov took part in the military air operation to take the city of Berlin in 1945, which he destroyed. During the war, he repeatedly participated in military operations and repeatedly took to the air. The history of T. Bigeldinov, who became the master of the IAS of the aircraft, for his exploits in air combat, his awards from the high command and twice the title of hero of the Soviet Union will be revealed. It is characterized by the combat paths that he covered during the war years and his transformation into a heavenly hero. His contribution to the country's aviation and society in the post-war peaceful life, military educational institutions that bear his name in the country, books written about him will be shown, and the last days of his life will be told.

Key words: pilot, Hero, heroic deed, Air Force, aviation, aircraft, pilot-attacker, attack, Battle, War, Army, airport.