The book of Marshal of Aviation A.A. Novikov "In the sky of Leningrad", with an autograph

The original book "In the sky of Leningrad. Leningrad pilots alive and fallen: Notes of the commander of aviation" in very good condition. Moscow: Nauka Publ., 1970. Volume 308 pages, 2 liters. portr., maps.: ill. Format 22*14,5 cm. In a calico publisher's binding and an illustrated dust jacket. On the free leaf of the flyleaf is A.A. Novikov's autograph: "From the author. Novikov. 1971." His signature is on the counter-title. The dust jacket is torn. The book is in very good preservation. The book by the Chief Marshal of Aviation, twice Hero of the Soviet Union, A. A. Novikov, tells about the aerial battle for Leningrad in the first months of the war with the Nazi invaders. During this period, the author was the commander of the Leningrad Front Air Force. Based on his personal impressions, supplemented by rich documentary material, he describes the heroic actions of the Leningrad pilots, tells how their skills were improved and honed. Alexander Alexandrovich Novikov (1900-1976) — Soviet military commander, commander of the Red Army Air Force (1942-1946). Chief Marshal of Aviation (February 21, 1944). Twice Hero of the Soviet Union (1945, 1945).