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German Pilots Tested A Captured P-47 — Then Admitted America's "Flying Destroyer" Was Unstoppable

Discover the incredible true story of how a captured American Republic P-47 Thunderbolt fighter, serial number 42-26639, flown by Captain John “Crash” Henderson and brought down in December 1943, became a sobering revelation for Nazi Germany's top test pilots. This meticulously researched documentary delves into the secret Wanderzirkus Rosarius program, where German aviation experts at the Rechlin testing facility repaired and flew captured Allied aircraft, including the legendary P-47 "Jug" coded T9+FK.
Watch as we reveal how experienced Luftwaffe pilots, flying the Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp-powered Thunderbolt with its over 2,000 horsepower engine, were stunned by its sheer power, exceptional high-altitude performance thanks to its turbo-supercharger, incredible dive speed, and rugged engineering that far exceeded their own Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Focke-Wulf Fw 190 fighters.
Learn about Hauptmann Theodor Rosarius's traveling demonstration unit that toured German airbases in late 1944, conducting mock dogfights and technical evaluations that forced German pilots and commanders to confront the uncomfortable truth of American industrial might and engineering superiority. From the systematic German salvage operations to the detailed performance testing at secret facilities, this historical deep-dive examines primary sources, declassified documents, and verifiable accounts of how one downed American fighter became a tool that demolished Nazi propaganda about Allied aircraft inferiority.
Featuring technical specifications, combat comparisons, rare historical details about the 2. Staffel des Versuchsverbands Oberkommando der Luftwaffe, and the demoralizing realization among German pilots that they faced insurmountable industrial and technological disadvantages in the final years of World War II. Perfect for WWII aviation enthusiasts, military history buffs, P-47 Thunderbolt fans, and anyone interested in the untold stories of aerial warfare, German Luftwaffe operations, captured aircraft programs, and the technological race that helped decide the outcome of the Second World War in Europe.