Nicknamed “The Flaming Coffin,” the Heinkel He 177 was Germany’s ambitious long-range bomber that turned into an airborne hazard. Plagued by engine fires and design flaws, it became more ...

Nicknamed “The Flaming Coffin” for its constant engine fires, the Heinkel He 177 was Germany’s only long-range heavy bomber. Poor design and mechanical failures made it more dangerous to its ...