The book is a military-historical essay on the hostilities of the Air Force in the largest operations of the Great Patriotic War. The publication of this work will contribute to further improving the training and upbringing of Soviet aviators and youth, a deeper study and use of the experience of the past war, and strengthening the propaganda of the combat traditions of the Air Force. The book is illustrated with photographs of famous aviation commanders and famous pilots, combat schemes. The book is intended for a wide range of readers.