Overview
The daredevil pilot Sergei Belyaev takes a risk flying a plane which is not properly maintained and crashes dangerously, landing in hospital, his plane going up in smoke. The aviation student Galya Bystrova, having a crush with Belyaev, unfortunately tends to imitate him in the air. Later, heeding the advice of the wise headmaster Rogachev, they become experienced pilots. Bystrova is assigned to Pamir, and Rogachev, in love with her, is sent to Sakhalin.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 41 | October 7, 1939 (45) | |
 | 25 | September 10, 2001 (92) | |
 | 41 | January 10, 1962 (68) | |
 | 55 | December 31, 1942 (62) | |
 | 27 | December 11, 1981 (73) | |
 | 34 | June 24, 1970 (69) | |
 | 64 | May 18, 1963 (92) | |
 | 36 | March 31, 1986 (86) | |
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