Abstract
Part I. Imperial Aviation, 1909-17: 1. The dawn of Russian aviation 2. 'The air fleet is the strength of Russia' Part II. The Origins and Institutions of Soviet Red Air Fleet, 1917-29: 3. Mandating 'red' aviation 4. The images and institutions of Soviet air-mindedness 5. Aeronautical iconography and political legitimacy 6. Aviation in service to the state Part III. Soviet Aviation in the Age of Stalin, 1929-45: 7. Aviation and Stalinist culture 8. 'Higher, faster, farther!' 9. Red Phoenix Conclusion: Aviation culture and the fate of modern Russia.
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