Jahangir Baghirov: Conqueror of the Skies

Name: Jahangir Baghirov: Conqueror of the Skies
Genre: Documentary, History, War
Released: 2026-08-01
Duration: 22 min
Rating: 10

★ 10,0 /10 (1 Votes)

2026 AZ 22 min

Overview

Jahangir Baghirov: Conqueror of the Skies ("Səmanın Cahangiri") is a 2026 Azerbaijani documentary film about Guards Senior Lieutenant and fighter pilot Jahangir Mirjafar Baghirov (1919–1943). Based on historical sources, archival materials and wartime memoirs, the film tells the story of his childhood, military education, heroic combat missions, his final battle during World War II and the preservation of his legacy.

Release date

01/08/2026

Votes

Popularity

1.5

He chose the sky and remained faithful to it until his final breath

Genres

Documentary History War

Status

Released

Original title

Səmanın Cahangiri

Language

Runtime

22 min

Website

www.youtube.com

Jahangir Baghirov

Self (Archive Footage)

Tofig Bakikhanov

Self (Archive Footage)

Mir Jafar Baghirov

Self (Archive Footage)

Suleyman Rustam

Self (Archive Footage)

Mustafa Topchubashov

Self (Archive Footage)

Hazi Aslanov

Self (Archive Footage)

Mikhail Kalinin

Self (Archive Footage)

Nikolai Shvernik

Self (Archive Footage)

Leyla Mammadbeyova

Self (Archive Footage)

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Some heroes are remembered by history, while others deserve to be rediscovered. "[Samanin Cahangiri](https://youtu.be/rmu9Zn97by8?si=cUur8KOuRNrQv-rr)" tells the remarkable true story of Azerbaijani fighter pilot Jahangir Baghirov, whose courage and sacrifice left an enduring legacy. A must-watch for anyone interested in World War II, aviation history, and untold historical stories.

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