The Heinkel HE 177 Greif ('Griffin') was a remarkable yet controversial piece of aviation history, serving as Nazi Germany's only long-range bomber during World War II. Operational from 1942 to 1945, this aircraft was both admired and criticized for its innovative yet problematic design. The HE 177 was ambitious, featuring a unique requirement for a long-range bomber capable of performing dive bombing, which led to significant engineering challenges. Despite its advanced features, including a pressurized cabin and remote-controlled gun turrets, the Greif was plagued by reliability issues, particularly with its coupled engines that were prone to overheating and fires. Nevertheless, it carried out significant bombing missions on the Eastern Front, as well as in the Mediterranean and Atlantic regions. Its legacy is a blend of technological ambition and the harsh realities of wartime aviation development.
Like the image but not on a Hoodie? See this same graphic elsewhere.
A soft and comfy unisex hoodie that fits all your hoodie needs The fleece fabric makes it a great partner all year round be it a summer evening on the beach or a Christmas dinner in a mountain cabin
- 52 airlume combed ring-spun cotton 48 poly fleece
- Heather colors are 60 airlume combed ring-spun cotton 40 poly fleece
- Fabric weight 65 ozyd (2204 gm)
- Regular fit
- Side-seamed construction
- Blank product sourced from Nicaragua or the US
No reviews for this product.
You may also like
slide 9 to 12 of 5
