Night Witches was a German World War II nickname for the all-female members of Soviet night bombing squadrons. A pilot and navigator flew in a two-seat, open-cockpit, Polikarpov Po-2 biplane, and their first raid was in June 1942. By war's end, three squadrons had completed 24,000 combat missions, with 23 members awarded the Hero of the Soviet Union medal for extraordinary bravery. Dr. Murphy will discuss the history of the Night Witches and their combat actions. Session type: Forum · Interests: History; WWII — Skyfarer is not affiliated with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) or EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. This session is listed for informational purposes from the official AirVenture 2026 schedule. Times and locations can change during the event — verify on the official session page: https://events.rdmobile.com/Sessions/Details/3540658