Monument Il-2 ground-attack aircraft

The Ilyushin Il-2 aircraft stands on a pedestal at Prospekt Kirova 320, displaying its characteristic combat design and reinforced armor plating.

This specific Il-2 aircraft, shot down in combat near Murmansk in 1943, was recovered from swamps in 1970 and restored to create this memorial.

The monument represents Samara's industrial contribution during World War II, when local factories manufactured over 27,000 Il-2 aircraft for the Soviet forces.

The memorial site includes informational plaques detailing the technical specifications and combat history of the Il-2 ground attack aircraft.

This preserved Il-2 aircraft belongs to the most produced military aircraft model in history, with 36,183 units manufactured during World War II.

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Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:08