AmerikaBombers PART 1
from World of Warbirds Hosted by Bryan Pearce
Could Nazi Germany actually bomb North America? In this premiere episode of the AmerikaBombers series, we dive into the grand ambitions, wild technical leaps, and ultimate dead ends of Hitler’s intercontinental bomber programs. We kick things off with a local Montreal mystery involving a wartime crash, pivot to an unexpected Olympic torch relay stunt that spawned an aviation marvel, and trace how a stretched-out Messerschmitt Bf 110 led to the birth of the Me 261. From there, we explore the Luftwaffe’s halting, uncoordinated pursuit of strategic airpower—tracing the ghost of General Walther Wever's "Ural Bomber" dream all the way to the Me 264, Germany's ill-fated answer to the B-29 Superfortress. Discover why these sleek, long-range marvels ultimately fell victim to Allied bomb raids, infighting, and a desperate regime running out of time. Connect with me! I love comments! patreon.com/WorldofWarbirds https://www.facebook.com/WorldofWB WOWB Twitter (X): @WorldofWarbird Insta: world_of_warbirds_podcast [email protected]
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