Night Witches. This is a cool ass piece of history.

The Russian Night Witches?  Ever hear of such a thing?  They were the 588th Night Bomber Regiment belonging to the Soviet Air Force.  Their story is amazing.  I had no idea.  Check the link for the story.  Then, tell your daughters.

http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2013/07/night-witches-the-female-fighter-pilots-of-world-war-ii/277779/