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South Africans Perform Iconic 1945 Russian Pilot Song

South Africans Perform Iconic 1945 Russian Pilot Song

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South Africans Perform Iconic 1945 Russian Pilot Song The song "Because we are pilots" was composed in 1945, on the eve of the victory over Nazi... 09.05.2026, Sputnik Africa

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South Africans Perform Iconic 1945 Russian Pilot Song The song "Because we are pilots" was composed in 1945, on the eve of the victory over Nazi Germany, for the film "Heavenly Slug."Its lyrics express that, for pilots, aircraft and the open sky hold greater importance than romantic encounters. The video was filmed with the support from the Russian Embassy in South Africa.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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