Focke Wulf 189 'Uhu' | Success In The Face Of Defeat

Today we're taking a look at the Focke Wulf 189 'Uhu'. Perhaps one of the best, and least appreciated aircraft fielded by the German Luftwaffe during the second world war. Want to support the channel? Become a patreon member here -   / rexshangar   Want to join the community? Visit our Discord -   / discord   Research and Writing by Christopher "Rex" Elmden and Kevin Karr. Sources & Recommended Reading: Focke-Wulf Fw 189 In Action; George Punka; Squadron/Signal Publications Inc 1993. German Aircraft of the Second World War; J R Smith, Antony L Kay; Putnam, an imprint of COnway Maritime Press Ltd. 1972. https://www.scramble.nl/military-news... https://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/... https://vintageaviationnews.com/warbi... https://www.airwar.ru/enc/spyww2/fw18... https://www.airwar.ru/enc/fww2/fw189....

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