Military pilot is a dangerous, honorable profession and shrouded in an aura of romantic glory. But even among aviators there is a special caste - these are Long-Range Aviation pilots. The long arm of our armies, the fiery sword of retribution over the heads of enemies and the reliable shield of the state. Since the beginning of the 20th century, Long-Range Aviation pilots have bravely served, heroically fighting on the fronts of two world wars and a host of local conflicts, as well as testing the latest models of aviation technology. In this book the reader will find true stories of these courageous people, who, through their work for the good of the Fatherland, earned high awards and became real Heroes.