What Was The Soviet Approach to Fighter Pilot Training

Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: Watch *“When The Soviets Tested The Captured F-5 vs MiG-21“* Watch More Paper Skies Videos & Support The Channel: Support NEW EPISODES on Patreon: The story of the Soviet Center for Combat Employment 1521 “Maryy” (Мары), which became the proving ground where Soviet fighter pilots would master and test their skills to become the best pilots in the world. Though different in some aspects, Soviet Air Base 1521 is often considered a Soviet analog to the US Navy TOPGUN School. Chapters: 00:00 - TOP GUN 03:55 - BEER-BELLIED PILOTS 12:10 - CAUCASUS 24:53 - EXERCISE 500 31:24 - COGNAC STRIPES Paper Skies - amazing stories about famous airplanes, historical events, or exceptional people that have changed the wo