Wings over the Arctic

Mikhail Vodopyanov is a well-known Russian flyer whose life abounds in interesting events. In 1934 Vodopyanov took part in the Chelyuskin rescue operations in the Chukchi Sea and was awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union, which was then only instituted. From then on he devoted himself entirely to work in the Arctic, to the polar air service, participating in the great flights from Moscow to Cape Shmidt and to Rudolph Island. During the war against the White Finns in 1939-1940 Mikhail Vodopyanov took part in the air operations at the fronts, sharing his rich polar flying experience in severe frost with the combat pilots. During the Great Patriotic War against the Nazi invaders he participated in many bombing missions. After the war he went back to the polar air serviceVodopyanov, Mikhail is the author of 'Wings over the Arctic' with ISBN 9781589633858 and ISBN 1589633857.