Címke: 1944

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The Fieseler Fi 103R Reichenberg was revealed. Unlike other aircraft, this was a manned version of the infamous V-1 flying bomb, 1944.

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Today, the Fieseler Fi 103R Reichenberg was revealed – a manned version of the infamous V-1 flying bomb used in 1944. The Reichenberg was designed with a pilot seat and controls, allowing a human to fly the same type of aircraft used as a weapon against Allied forces. It was powered by a single Argus 109-014 pulse jet engine and featured an armament of two 20mm MG 151 cannons. With its unique history and the potential for future exploration, the Fieseler Fi 103R Reichenberg is sure to be an interesting topic of discussion. The Fieseler Fi 103R Reichenberg was revealed. Unlike other aircraft, this was a manned version of the infamous V-1 flying bomb, 1944. részletei…

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Looted church bells amass at Hamburg Harbor, to be melted down for the German war effort, 1944.

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In 1944, a heartbreaking sight took place at Hamburg Harbor in Germany. Hundreds of looted church bells from across Europe were being collected and melted down in order to help with the German war effort. Many of the bells had come from churches that had been destroyed by war, or were taken from churches as a form of retribution. It was a stark reminder of the destruction caused by war and the lengths that governments will go to in order to fuel their military efforts. As the bells were melted down, it symbolized a loss of heritage and culture, and … Looted church bells amass at Hamburg Harbor, to be melted down for the German war effort, 1944. részletei…