The Heinkel He 177 was conceived as a heavy bomber capable of dive bombing, a requirement that pushed its design into fatal compromises. Coupled engines, chronic overheating, and frequent in-flight ...

Put yourself in the shoes of a German pilot during World War II. It’d be more than just a bit concerning if your assignment was to fly the “Flaming Coffin,” a.k.a. the “One Way Bomber” or “Volcano.” ...