Later, while the crew are gathered on deck, two Luftwaffe aircraft fly overhead.

Luftwaffe aircraft did not often display nose art, but there were exceptions.

At night, however, no Luftwaffe aircraft even came close.

Their first escort mission is a success, with the 332nd downing multiple Luftwaffe aircraft without the loss of a single bomber.

The remainder was dispersed and accounted for only a handful of Luftwaffe aircraft shot down.

Thereafter, only the Luftwaffe aircraft remained in service, the last being retired in 1999.

The attacking Luftwaffe aircraft suffered heavy casualties during the raid.

They sometimes found themselves in ditches, taking cover from strafing Luftwaffe aircraft.

We'll be taking a big risk flying over enemy territory in a Luftwaffe aircraft.

The group also covered convoys and engaged numerous Luftwaffe aircraft in combat.