The Heinkel He 111, one of the best-recognized German bombers ... Ailerons and flaps were positioned on the outer trailing ...

The He 111 made its maiden flight on February 24, 1935, and entered into the official operational service of “die Vaterland” later that year. The Heinkel wielded a payload of 4,400 lbs.

The two most famous of the bunch were the Heinkel He 111 and the Junkers 88. This raises an interesting question: Which of these two warbirds can truly lay claim to the title of the WWII-era ...