“Berlin or Bust”: The Insane First P-47 Escort That Changed WWII скачать в хорошем качестве

“Berlin or Bust”: The Insane First P-47 Escort That Changed WWII

#worldwar2 #ww2history #ww2 On January 11, 1944, everything changed in the skies over Europe. For the first time ever, P-47 Thunderbolts of the legendary 56th Fighter Group “Zemke’s Wolfpack” escorted B-17 and B-24 bombers all the way to Germany and back — deep into the heart of the Reich, past Berlin itself — using revolutionary 108-gallon paper drop tanks. Led by Colonel Hubert “Hub” Zemke, Captain Walker “Bud” Mahurin, and aces like Robert S. Johnson and Dave Schilling, 48 Thunderbolts of the 56th FG flew from RAF Boxted, England, rendezvoused with over 600 heavy bombers, and shattered the Luftwaffe’s last hope of stopping the Eighth Air Force. In one single mission they: Claimed 32 confirmed victories (later verified) against Bf 109s, Fw 190s, and Me 410s Protected the bomber stream from relentless attacks Forced the Luftwaffe to fight the escorts first — and lose Proved that American bombers would never again fly unescorted into Germany This was the day the air war turned. The day the P-47 Thunderbolt finally got the range it needed. The day Göring’s fighter force realized the game was over. Experience this historic mission minute-by-minute: the tense takeoff in freezing rain, the first sight of the massive bomber stream, the moment the drop tanks were jettisoned over Germany, the massive dogfights above Lüneburg Heath and 25 miles from Berlin, and the emotional return as bomber crews realized their “little friends” never left them. This is the true story of the first successful long-range P-47 escort mission that broke German air supremacy forever. 🔔 Subscribe for more untold WW2 stories: / @LastStandStories 👍 Like this video if you learned something new 💬 Comment below: What other WW2 tactics should we cover ? #worldwar2 #ww2history #ww2 #wwii #LastStandStories ⚠️ Disclaimer: This is entertainment storytelling based on WW2 events from internet sources. While we aim for engaging narratives, some details may be inaccurate. This is not an academic source. For verified history, consult professional historians and archives. Watch responsibly.