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The Day a P-51 Mustang Flew UNDER the Eiffel Tower (True Story).

In the spring of 1944, a German Me-109 pilot tried a desperate maneuver to shake off an American P-51 Mustang. He dove down to street level in Paris and flew underneath the Eiffel Tower, thinking no Allied pilot would be crazy enough to follow. He was wrong. In this episode of G.I. Stories, Richard uncovers the legendary tale of Bill Overstreet and "The Berlin Express." Discover the physics of the chase, the danger of the maneuver, and how this single act of defiance inspired the French Resistance. ✈️ Inside this declassified file: • The Archives: A postcard from 1944 reveals a secret history. • The Plane: Why the P-51 Mustang changed the air war. • The Trap: How the German pilot tried to lure Overstreet into flak. • The Maneuver: Flying 250mph under the Eiffel Tower's arches. • The Legacy: Why France awarded Overstreet the Legion of Honor 65 years later. The most cinematic dogfight of World War II, explained. CHAPTERS: 0:00 The Postcard from Paris (Intro) 1:12 The Cadillac of the Skies: P-51 Tech 3:10 The Yoxford Boys: 357th Fighter Group 4:20 The Trap at 30,000 Feet 6:05 The Descent: Diving into Paris 7:17 Threading the Needle: Under the Tower 8:22 The Audience on the Ground: French Morale 9:35 The Escape: Clipping Trees 10:22 Conclusion: Legion of Honor 🔔 Subscribe to G.I. Stories for more aviation legends. #P51Mustang #EiffelTower #TrueStory #Paris1944 #GIStories