Fast Aviation Data's video: Heinkel 177 Aircraft Recognition film 1942

The “HEINKEL He 177” Greif flown by the Luftwaffe during World War II was a large long-range German heavy bomber. When Germany’s Ace pilot Decreed and impossible requirement for a heavy bomber by asking that the “He 177” should be able to dive-bomb in same manner as the JU 87, the “He 177” faced a multitude of problems having no effect on the course of World War II. It is believed that only 200 of the 1,169 built were used for battle. When the war ended, the 900 or so unused “He 177s” remaining were sent to the Junk Yards. The “He 177” entered into active service in 1942 and retired in 1945. See more aircraft images at https://goo.gl/DG32Kv Calculate your fun holiday trip time and distance at https://goo.gl/sv0kWB Source: National Archives Published: 1942 Producer: UAAF Run time: 06 minutes 32 seconds Original Audio: Sound, black & white Language: English Music: Jockers Dance Orchestra - The Royal Vagabond