Luftwaffe Testing Its Destructive Power Over a Spanish Town

The vicious attack on the Basque town of Guernica heralded the dawn of a new era in warfare, one in which the annihilation of innocence and humanity would become a common theme. The residents vividly recall the town engulfed in a bright day-like light even as the sun sank over the horizon. High above, the German pilots of the feared Condor Legion adorned the heavens with fiery streaks, raining destruction upon the vulnerable settlement below. Caught in a nightmarish vortex of fire and despair, the civilians on the ground experienced the most harrowing moments of their lives. Meanwhile, their tormentors capitalized on the opportunity to refine the techniques that would eventually transform the Luftwaffe into an unstoppable force. The Bombing of Guernica transcended its role as a mere harbinger of World War 2; it served as the crucible in which the world’s most ruthless and formidable air force was forged. --- Join Dark Skies as we explore the world of aviation with cinematic short documentaries featuring the biggest and fastest airplanes ever built, top-secret military projects, and classified missions with hidden untold true stories. Including US, German, and Soviet warplanes, along with aircraft developments that took place during World War I, World War 2, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the Gulf War, and special operations mission in between. As images and footage of actual events are not always available, Dark Skies sometimes utilizes similar historical images and footage for dramatic effect and soundtracks for emotional impact. We do our best to keep it as visually accurate as possible. All content on Dark Skies is researched, produced, and presented in historical context for educational purposes. We are history enthusiasts and are not always experts in some areas, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with corrections, additional information, or new ideas.