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that Nazi Germany operated jet-powered bombers, and that they were the last Luftwaffe planes to fly over the UK.

Apr 7, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: that Nazi Germany operated jet-powered bombers, and that they were the last Luftwaffe planes to fly over the UK.

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