About the title
The Great Patriotic War. 21-year-old Lidiya Litvyak serves as a fighter pilot in an aviation regiment. Alongside her fellow soldiers, she carries out missions in the most intense sectors of the front, taking part in fierce air battles and proving herself to be one of the most effective aces. In the regiment she begins a relationship with pilot Alexei Solomatin. Combat victories, losses, and personal experiences do not change Lidiya's strong character.