The “Flying Pencil” was first “blooded” in combat in 1937 during the Spanish Civil War as part of the Luftwaffe’s Condor ...

Literally meaning Air Weapon the Luftwaffe became the most formidable fighting force of the 20th Century Like a phoenix from the ashes Germanys brand new air force rose from the debris of World ...

However, the Do 17 wasn’t completely put to pasture, remaining in service with the Luftwaffe for the remainder of the war in various secondary roles, including as a glider tug, research ...