Why Everyone Feared The "Flying Pencil" | Dornier Do 17

Rex's Hangar March 25, 2023
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Chris -a.k.a "Rex"- likes to talk about planes. A lot. Usually he spends his days consuming vast quanities of coffee, reading vast quantities of aviation-related books, and talking about his obsession for all things that fly (birdlife included). This channel will focus on aviation and aviation history. It will cover the history and development of aircraft, famous & equally obscure events, and delve into many of the lesser known stories of aviation. Enjoy! Want to get in touch? Direct message me in Discord, flick me an email, or -if you're feeling traditional- write to my PO box! PO Box 3105, Warner, QLD, 4500

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Play War Thunder for FREE on PC, PS®5 and Xbox Series X|S: https://playwt.link/rexhangar_ Follow the link to download the game to get a premium tank, aircraft AND ship, along with a seven day account boost just for downloading. Today we're taking a look at the Dornier Do 17 & 215. This was a light bomber operated by the German Luftwaffe during WW2 and it became famous (or infamous) during the Battle of France and the Battle of Britain as a fast-flying, low-altitude menace. Want to join the community? Visit our Discord - https://discord.gg/zrj3Mhb Want to support the channel? I have a Patreon here - https://www.patreon.com/rexshangar HP Hampden model: https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-models/aircraft/historic-aircraft/handley-page-hampden-mk-1 Do 17 model: https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-models/aircraft/historic-aircraft/dornier-do-17z-2 Sources: Kössler.K (1986), Dornier Do 17 - Poetry and Truth [ https://adl-luftfahrthistorik.de/dok/bomber-dornier-do-17-entwicklung-luftwaffe.pdf ] Goss.C (2020), Dornier Do 17: The 'Flying Pencil' in Luftwaffe Service. Hooton.E.R (2007), Luftwaffe at War; Gathering Storm 1933-39: Volume 1. Nowarra.H.J (1990), The Flying Pencil. Smith.J.R & Kay.A.L (1990), German Aircraft of the Second World War. Dornier Do17 P Luftwaffe Flugzeughandbuch (1940) Dornier Do17 E & F Ersatztiel-Liste (1937) 0:00 Intro 1:17 Design Origins, Chasing The Truth 9:26 Prototype Phase 13:53 Do 17 E & F Series 18:02 Service in Spanish Civil War 21:59 Do 17 M & P Series 25:06 Do 17 R, S, & U 28:31 Do 17 Z Series 32:12 War Thunder Promo 35:20 The Polish Campaign 38:50 "Phoney War" & Norway 43:56 Battle of France 49:43 Battle of Britain 53:26 The Blitz Begins 57:35 Night fighter Variants 1:01:11 Do 17 K Series 1:03:34 Do 215 Series 1:05:42 The Balkans & USSR Campaigns 1:09:32 Decline, Retirement, and Wrecks