8 episodes
The Night Witches New South Independent
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4.9 • 31 Ratings
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The true accounts of the legendary women that became the most feared, dangerous combat pilots of World War II. THEY ARE THE NIGHT WITCHES.
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Ep. 7: Epilogue
By the end of the war, these daredevil heroines flew more than 30,000 missions, with an average of 800 missions per pilot. 24 pilots received the Hero of the Soviet Union Metal. But when they landed, they were just women again.
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Episode 6: Dok
Yevdokia Bershanskaya; “Dok.” Hand-picked by Marina as her second in command. She trained and mothered the girls into becoming the most successful fighter pilots on the Eastern Front of WW2. Marina Roskova may have been the hero and founder, but Dok was the mother of the legendary Night Witches of WW2.
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Episode 5 - Kat
Ekaterina "Kat" - an aggressive Mechanic turned Navigator turned Pilot. As a child, she was forced to work in the labor camps of The Gulag and eventually secured an early release just as war was coming to Russia. She was desperate to fight and wouldn't take "NO" for an answer.
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Episode 4: Lily
Lily was one of only two female “free hunters,” downing more Nazi planes than any other woman in the war.
Hosts: Gabrielle Pickle & Megan Messmer
Audio Engineer: Daniel Beck
Composer: Tyler Kitchens
Female VO: Megan Messmer
Male VO: Brendan McCay -
Episode 3 - Nadia
Nadia. The most successful night bomber in history. She was a navigator and pilot, flying more bombing missions in a row than any of her other pilots, but she was also a woman in love. She fell in love with a fellow pilot but refused to make any promises...this was War after all.
Hosted by Gabrielle Pickle and Megan Messmer
Audio Engineer: Daniel Beck
Composer: Tyler Kitchens
Female VO Actor: Megan Messmer
Male VO Actor: Richard Hempton -
Episode 2 - Marina
She broke world records. She challenged the status quo. She challenged Stalin to let her female pilots fight in the war. She was hero, mother, commander, and mascot. She is Marina and this is her story.
Hosted by Gabrielle Pickle and Megan Messmer
Audio Engineer: Daniel Beck
Composer: Tyler Kitchens
Female VO Actor: Megan Messmer
Customer Reviews
So Much Fascinating History
I like to think that I know a lot about history, but this opened my eyes to new things I had never heard before. It’s so empowering and exciting to know how much of an effect these brave women had on history.I knew any group called the Night Witches would be awesome, but I had no idea just how much I would fall in love with their stories. I want to know so much more about them!
Amazing stories and Interesting history I had no idea about
I really enjoyed learning about these female pilots that fought so bravely for their country even in spite of all the sexism they faced. It’s an incredible story and can’t believe it hasn’t been made into a movie or show yet. The two narrators did a great job of telling the story with a little of their own banter that helps break up the story sections. It really is an enjoyable listen!! Highly recommended!
Military History unlike anything you’ve heard before!
Incredibly detailed and insightful look into the struggles and achievements of some of military history’s most interesting women!