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 |
| Publisher: Xlibris Us |
| Publication Date: July 25, 2021 |
| Number of Pages: 430 pages |
| Language: English |
| Binding: Paperback |
| ISBN-10: 1664184058 |
| ISBN-13: 9781664184053 |
