About the book: 1979 / The author of this book witnessed the birth and first steps of Soviet aviation, and is familiar with many people involved in its development. Zaborsky takes the reader into the atmosphere of the heroic and difficult 20s, vividly and interestingly talks about the life of Moscow. The preface to the book was written by Hero of the Soviet Union M. I. Shevelev, who for many years headed the Polar Aviation Administration.