luftwaffe

  1. Dronescapes

    The P-47 Thunderbolts role during WWII, the defeat of the Reich, Germany, and the Luftwaffe

    The P-47 Thunderbolts role during WWII, the defeat of the Reich, Germany, and the Luftwaffe https://youtu.be/x2FzybDbJlE
  2. Dronescapes

    The battle of the Jets. Heinkel He 280. The first German wonder weapons. Full Documentary + "Death Of The Luftwaffe"

    The battle of the Jets. Heinkel He 280. The first German wonder weapons. Full Documentary + "Death Of The Luftwaffe" https://youtu.be/-MGmCxpsFiA
  3. Dronescapes

    Death of the Luftwaffe. Some of the fatal mistakes made by Nazi Germany During WWII

    Death of the Luftwaffe. Some of the fatal mistakes made by Nazi Germany During WWII https://youtu.be/hyjxpxyhnXE
  4. General Erhard Milch

    General Erhard Milch

    Milch was commander-in-chief of the German Luftwaffe. !n 1940 he led the use of the Luftwaffe in the Norwegian campaign, where he received the Knight's Cross on May 4, 1940 and was later promoted to General Field Marshal.
  5. E

    US AAF propaganda film - The Fight for the Sky

    A propaganda film from the US AAF about the aerial war over western Europe. Plenty of combat footage, both air to air and ground strafing. Interestingly, mix some captured german footage of alarmstart and bomber a attacks. Some of the combat footage are pretty close strikes...
  6. J

    I need information about the 1945 april 10 'the jet massacre'

    I'd like to know about this day's dogfights that at least 29 Me262s, or more than 30 Me262s, were shot down and Luftwaffe abandoned Berlin defense after this battle. I would appreciate it if you could provide any information, such as which FG participated in the battle against JG 7 and other...
  7. G

    Could a Luftwaffe bomber tune into British radio?

    Theoretically, is it possible that a Luftwaffe bomber (say, Heinkel or Junkers) to tune into BBC Radio when flying over the channel / over the UK in Battle of Britain era? If so, which radio would this be? And could the pilot tune into this too? Or only the RO?
  8. S

    Luftwaffe Training Gliders

    I am writing a factual book that includes a section set in 1930s Germany. This is when one of its characters acquires flying skills by initially joining the Deutsches Jungvolk. The reason behind my later question is simply to add detail and to help readers visualise how this was achieved...
  9. J

    Why did the Allies call Luftwaffe pilots "bandits"?

    Many times I have heard phrases like "bandits, 6 o'clock!" or "one bandit less" pronounced by americans, belgians, czechs and British.
  10. G

    Luftwaffe Radio Communications - Dialogue

    Hi everyone, I'm currently trying to draft up a short script of Luftwaffe radio communications during a specific mission. I want this to include accurate terminology, slang, and comms terms for the Luftwaffe so looking for some good advice on this. Does anyone know of any...
  11. G

    Mammut Radar - German 1943-45

    Hi all, Hoping someone can help with some questions on the German/Luftwaffe Mammut radar. 1) Can anyone please confirm that there would be ONE Mammut radar at any one site, as opposed to a cluster of Mammut radar? All pictures I've managed to find suggest they would be singular, but wanting...
  12. T

    Luftwaffe Pilot Cannon Preference

    Hi, New member here. I am just curious about Luftwaffe Pilots preference/opinion of their autocannon. Did they prefer MG 151/20 more than MK 108? Thanks.
  13. Mr.Fischer

    More JU 88 Parts

    Hallo Gents, More parts from Luftwaffe wreck!.
  14. Mr.Fischer

    ID Tag from JU 88 & Parts

    Hallo Gents, I got a hold of some parts from ( I think ) JU 88 Schnellbomber. First one a ID tag.! Any of you know what plane is from? And the other parts- What are these for? All help is appreciated Andreas
  15. contrails16

    BF-109 Metallurgical Quality?

    Hi all! Just a question that’s been on my mind for a while. As I have mentioned in another thread, I love German tanks from WW2. However, I know from research that their armor plate manufacturing for tanks had some pretty bad quality control as well as things like sabotage and the works. One...
  16. A

    Jv-44

    Hey y'all, Does anyone know if there are any surviving members of JV 44? Ground crew/aviators. Also, has anyone on here met any members of JV 44? Thank you
  17. Luftwaffe88

    Any Long Range Reconnaissance Missions By Luftwaffe August 15th 1943?

    I'm still researching about a relative who served in the Luftwaffe, a Lt. Heinrich Ballmann and his crew Rudolph Busch, and Hans Strauss, their mission was to fly and take photos of the Port of Algiers and reported they went missing on August 15th 1943, but more information has been found...
  18. Supermarine-SpitfireMkXIV

    PZL P11 vs Bf 110

    I think PZL P11 Ps they are in a dogfight
  19. Migrant

    Eduard 1/72 Bf 110C

    I don't really do a lot of Luftwaffe subjects but was persuaded to build this, and I'm glad I did – it's a beautiful kit. This was the Profipack version with colour photo-etch and suchlike, plus I added Brassin resin wheels and the gun nose.
  20. Supermarine-SpitfireMkXIV

    Cost of fw 190

    I was wondering the cost of the fw190 and also the bf109. can anyone help?? Thanks.
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