Lydia Litvya

 

 

 

 As the spotlight of history often illuminates the actions of men, it is easy to forget the
courageous women who also left their indelible marks. Lydia Litvyak, also known as "The White Rose of Stalingrad" — was an extraordinary woman who piloted her way into the history books during the Second World War, shattering gender norms and re-defining what it means to be a hero.