Nazi Spy Jets – Secret UK Missions
In 1944-45, the Luftwaffe launched a series of secret photo-reconnaissance missions over Britain using the Arado Ar 234, the world’s first twin-engine jet bomber. Why? To support a fresh U-boat campaign against UK inshore shipping. Found out the full story here… Special thanks to Barry Spicer for permission to reproduce his painting in the thumbnail. To see more of his excellent aviation art, please visit http://www.barryspicerart.com/ Dr. Mark Felton FRHistS, FRSA, is a well-known British historian, the author of 22 non-fiction books, including bestsellers ‘Zero Night’ and ‘Castle of the Eagles’, both currently being developed into movies in Hollywood. In addition to writing, Mark also appears regularly in television documentaries around the world, including on The History Channel, Netflix, National Geographic, Quest, American Heroes Channel and RMC Decouverte. His books have formed the background to several TV and radio documentaries. Credit to : Mark Felton Productions