Polina Osipenko
1907–1939 (age 32)
Biography
Polina Osipenko (1907–1939) was a pioneering Soviet aviator and navigator who achieved distinction in the male-dominated field of aviation. As one of the first women to reach prominence in Soviet aviation, she demonstrated exceptional skill and courage in her flying career.
Osipenko participated in record-breaking long-distance flights and contributed to the advancement of Soviet aviation technology and capabilities. Her achievements as a female pilot made her a celebrated figure in Soviet society and an inspiration to women in aviation. She was honored with burial in the Kremlin Wall Necropolis, recognizing her pioneering contributions to Soviet aviation and her role as a symbol of Soviet progress and women's achievements in the modern age.