Henschel Hs 126
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The Henschel Hs 126 was a twin-seat parasol wing reconnaissance and observation aircraft designed and produced by the German aircraft manufacturer Henschel.
Henschel Hs 126
Gran Sasso raid
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The Gran Sasso raid on 12 September 1943 freed Benito Mussolini from imprisonment in a hotel on the Gran Sasso d'Italia massif. The World War II operation was codenamed "Operation Oak" by the German m
Henschel Hs 126
…On 12 September 1943, a number of Hs 126s were used to tow ten DFS 230 attack gliders from Pratica Di Mare airfield near Rome to the Gran Sasso on a raid to rescue Benito Mussolini. The Royal Hellenic Air Force also operated 16 Hs 126s, which saw action during the Greco-Italian War. It was withdrawn from…
Mussolini with German commandos
Hotel Campo Imperatore.
This Fieseler Fi 156 helped Mussolini escape.
Mussolini leaving the hotel, flanked by General Fernando Soleti, General Gueri, Karl Radl (holding suitcase).