Memorial «Sky of Motherland defenders», Air defense memorial in Tula, Russia.
The memorial features a 27-meter structure with curved supports representing aircraft flight paths and a La-5FN fighter aircraft positioned at the summit.
The memorial commemorates the 171st Fighter Aviation Regiment pilots who protected Tula's airspace during the years 1941-1942 of World War II.
Bronze plaques along two pylons display the names of 2,420 pilots who received the title of Hero of the Soviet Union for their military service.
Located at the entrance to Tula on Moscow Highway, the memorial includes an eternal flame and information panels describing the air defense operations.
The monument design draws from an actual combat episode where Soviet pilot Ivan Vishnyakov defeated two German Focke-Wulf Fw-189 reconnaissance aircraft.
Height: 27 m
GPS coordinates: 54.26480,37.60240
Latest update: April 27, 2025 22:24
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