Marina Popovich
Soviet pilot, writer and ufologist (1931-2017)
Marina Lavrentievna Popovich (née Vasiliyeva; July 20, 1931 – November 30, 2017) was a Soviet Air Force colonel, engineer, and legendary Soviet test pilot. She held 102[1][2] aviation world records set on over 40 types of aircraft. She was one of the most famous pilots in Russian history, and one of the most important female pilots of all time.[3]
Marina Popovich | |
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Born | Marina Lavrentievna Popovich Vasiliyeva Марина Лаврентьевна Васильева July 20, 1931 |
Died | November 30, 2017 | (aged 86)
Nationality | Russian |
Occupation(s) | pilot, author |
Known for | 102 world records |
References
change- ↑ Marina Popovich Archived 2011-07-02 at the Wayback Machine at Best People of Russia site.
- ↑ Russian Cosmonaut Marina Popovich discloses UFOs. - ExopoliticsTV interview with Alfred Lambremont Webre.
- ↑ "Марина Лаврентьевна Попович (Васильева)". www.astronaut.ru. Retrieved 2010-08-13.
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