Germany’s attempt at a four-engine bomber turned into a deadly disaster. The Heinkel He 177 was supposed to rival Allied heavy bombers, but poor design, constant engine fires, and brutal losses earned ...

Nicknamed “The Flaming Coffin,” the Heinkel He 177 was Germany’s ambitious long-range bomber that turned into an airborne hazard. Plagued by engine fires and design flaws, it became more dangerous to ...