Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Heinkel He-162, known as 'Volksjäger' or 'People's Fighter' was one of Germany's last ditch efforts to turn the tide of war. Plenty of videos on YT talk about its development, intended role, manufacturing etc but there's very little about the type's actual combat record. Did it achieve anything in those last days of WWII? Find out in this video.

Main sources:

- Robert Foryath - He 162 Volksjäger Units
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- MIroslav Bily, Miroslav Balous - Heinkel He-162 Spatz (Volksjäger)

- Marek Murawski - JG-1 Oesau (1944-45)

Christopher Shores, Chris Thomas - 2nd Tactical Air Force, Vol. 3: From the Rhine to Victory
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