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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

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