Polina Makagon
1919–1943 (age 24)
Biography
Polina Makagon was born in 1919 and became an aircraft pilot, a remarkable achievement for a woman during the World War II era. Based in Krasnodar Krai, she served her country with distinction in a role that required exceptional skill and bravery.
Makagon's legacy represents the vital contributions of women aviators during the Great Patriotic War. Her service in 1943 exemplified the courage of those who took to the skies to defend their nation, and she remains remembered as a pioneering figure in Soviet aviation history.