Petlyakov Pe-2, War memorial in Golubinskoe rural settlement, Russia
This memorial preserves components of a Petlyakov Pe-2 bomber, including the landing gear and wing spar structure, standing 11.5 feet (3.5 meters) tall and 41.5 feet (12.66 meters) long, displayed at the Kalachov Museum complex.
The preserved aircraft parts are relics from the Battle of Stalingrad, where over 11,000 Pe-2 bombers served throughout World War II, with this memorial formally established in July 2003 to commemorate Soviet pilots and crews.
The memorial inscription reads in Russian that it honors the bomber as a relic of the Stalingrad battle, reflecting Soviet military aviation heritage and the Pe-2's role in defending against German forces on the Eastern Front.
Visitors can access the memorial at the Kalachov Museum grounds in Golubinskoe rural settlement, where educational exhibits provide details about the aircraft's specifications, operational history, and its significance during World War II.
The displayed landing gear assembly and wing spar represent one of the few preserved structural components of a Pe-2 bomber directly linked to the decisive Battle of Stalingrad between 1942 and 1943.
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