What’s the Luftwaffe?

The Luftwaffe, meaning “air weapon” in German, was established before World War I and resurrected in 1935. The Wehrmacht-era Luftwaffe dominated WWII with highly skilled pilots and advanced aircraft. Disbanded in 1946, it was reestablished as part of the modern German defense force, the Bundeswehr. The modern Luftwaffe has participated in NATO-led missions and faces […]

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