The author of this book, Academician E.A. Fedosov, is the general director of one of the leading scientific centers in the country, the famous GosNIIAS (State Scientific Research Institute of Aviation Systems), which has been the leader in the field of creating aviation weapons systems for more than half a century. The memoirs of Evgeniy Aleksandrovich consistently, decade after decade, reflect the main stages of the post-war development of our military aviation and its weapons systems. A whole gallery of bright personalities unfolds before the reader - general designers and test pilots, aviation industry leaders and Air Force command. This book is convincing evidence that the notorious “era of stagnation” (late 60s - early 70s) was in fact the most turbulent, dramatic and productive period in the development of our aviation, the fruits of which still live and will continue to exist for a long time live this industry. For a wide range of readers.