The Most Hated WW2 Aircraft

On May 10, 1940, the Germans launched a relentless assault. Just two days later, a desperate gambit unfolded in the skies over Maastricht. Squadron dispatched six Fairey Battle aircraft, woefully ill-equipped for the ferocious dance of daylight warfare. They were sent to shatter the German advance towards Brussels by bombing bridges over the Albert Canal. Lacking speed and defensive might, these airborne heroes etched their legacy with daring assaults on the bridges of Maastricht and Sedan. Divided into two desperate trios, the Battles descended upon their targets, confronting a maelstrom of anti-aircraft fury. Amidst the thunderous cacophony, their metal wings clashed against an unseen foe. --- 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.