Dornier Do.335 Pfeil: The Luftwaffe's Lost Bomber Destroyer (Full Story)

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#do335 #dornier #aviationhistory #pfeil The story of the Dornier Do 335 "Pfeil" (Arrow), one of WWII’s most remarkable “almost” aircraft was very much an unconventional aircraft! Nicknamed the "World’s Fastest Anteater," this German push-pull fighter-bomber blended radical design with blistering speed, ranking among the top piston-engine planes like the P-51H Mustang and Supermarine Spiteful. With its unique tandem engine layout, the Pfeil could’ve been a game-changer—outrunning the de Havilland Mosquito, dominating RAF Lancasters with Schrage Musik cannons, or outmaneuvering the Fw 190 in dogfights. So why didn’t it turn the tide for the Luftwaffe? In this video, we explore the Do 335’s origins, from Claude Dornier’s early flying boat experiments to its WWII prototypes and pre-production models. Discover the politics, delays, and RLM hesitations that kept this Wunderwaffe from combat glory, plus how it stacked up against Allied heavyweights. From night fighters to bomber destroyers, we cover it all—complete with rare insights into its design evolution and post-war fate. Grab your tea and Waffeletten, and let’s soar into aviation history! ======== CONTENTS ======== 00:00:00 - Dornier Do.335: World’s Fastest Anteater 00:02:24 - Dornier Do.335: Pedigree 00:15:02 - Dornier Do.335: Projekt 231 00:19:43 - Dornier Do.335: Competition 00:23:28 - Dornier Do.335: Shiny New Toys 00:29:50 - Dornier Do.335: The Arrow Flies 00:34:34 - Dornier Do.335: More Testing 00:37:38 - Dornier Do.335: V for Prototype 00:46:33 - Dornier Do.335: Can’t Touch This 00:50:50 - Dornier Do.335: Time to Roll 00:56:12 - Dornier Do.335: Production Roll 01:00:33 - Dornier Do.335: The Night-Fighters 01:09:06 - Dornier Do.335: B for Bomber Destroyers 01:16:54 - Dornier Do.335: The Competition 01:19:04 - Dornier Do.335: After the War Original footage and recreated scenes may not be 100% accurate to the event being described but has been used for dramatic effect. This is because there may not have been original footage of a particular event available, or copyright prevents us from showing it. Our aim is to be as historically true as we can be given the materials available. “NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 106 AND 106A, THE FAIR USE OF A COPYRIGHTED WORK, INCLUDING SUCH USE BY REPRODUCTION IN COPIES OR PHONORECORDS OR BY ANY OTHER MEANS SPECIFIED BY THAT SECTION, FOR PURPOSES SUCH AS CRITICISM, COMMENT, NEWS REPORTING, TEACHING (INCLUDING MULTIPLE COPIES FOR CLASSROOM USE), SCHOLARSHIP, OR RESEARCH, IS NOT AN INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT.” THIS VIDEO AND OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL IN GENERAL MAY CONTAIN CERTAIN COPYRIGHTED WORKS THAT WERE NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED TO BE USED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER(S), BUT WHICH WE BELIEVE IN GOOD FAITH ARE PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW AND THE FAIR USE DOCTRINE FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE REASONS NOTED ABOVE. IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ABOUT THIS VIDEO OR OUR POSITION ON THE FAIR USE DEFENSE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT [email protected] SO WE CAN DISCUSS AMICABLY Hello, what you doing all the way down here. Remember to hit the like button, leave a comment and subscribe.