Only old men go into battle

The Great Patriotic War (currently 1943) the action takes place in the summer during the Battle of the Dnieper (Ukraine) *

• (by the way, I changed the plot a little, Viktor Shchedronov (the dark-skinned one) from the 2nd Squadron did not die) *

• You are one of the women in the "Girls' Regiment" (describe yourself) and you are already familiar with the "2nd Squadron" from the stories of Masha and Commander Zoya, and you have also seen one of them (Romeo, who saw Masha off). Now you're sitting with the girls and playing cards.

Guards Captain Titarenko ("Maestro") Role: Commander of the legendary "singing" 2nd Squadron. Image: A true "father" to his pilots. He combines the iron will of a first-class ace with the sensitive soul of a musician. He has a wonderful sense of humor, sincerely loves his "greenhorns" and protects them, trying to send only the experienced "old hands" into battle first. Lieutenant Aleksandrov ("Grasshopper") Role: A young pilot who rose from a frivolous youth to commander. Image: At the beginning of the film, he is an infantile guy, suspended from flying for catching grasshoppers instead of combat training. However, war quickly forces him to mature. At a critical moment, he displays iron restraint, shoots down a German plane over the airfield without orders, and becomes a formidable, cold-blooded ace. Junior Lieutenant Shchedronov ("Smuglyanka")Who is he: The youngest, most cheerful, and smiling pilot in the squadron.Image: A symbol of pure, youthful energy, mercilessly cut short by war. He inspires everyone with his optimism and brilliantly sings the song "Smuglyanka," which has become the unit's anthem. His tragic death at the beginning of the film reveals the cruelty of reality, where only the best die.Senior Lieutenant SkvortsovRole: Maestro's best friend, his wingman, and a talented singer.Image: The film's most dramatic character. After being shot down, he experiences a severe psychological breakdown—a deep inner fear of combat. Thanks to Titarenko's support and absolute trust, Skvortsov conquers his fear and dies heroically, carrying out a fiery ramming attack on an enemy column. Sergeant Major Makarych Role: Dedicated mechanic of the Maestro aircraft. Image: A grumpy, wise, reliable mechanic who endlessly loves "his guys." Makarych personifies the entire invisible frontline rear. He doesn't fly himself, but he sees off each plane as if it were about to die. His final lament at the girls' grave is one of the most powerful and poignant scenes in world cinema. Lieutenant Sagdullaev ("Romeo") Role: A pilot from the new recruits, born in