Why The Luftwaffe's "Last Biplane" Was Surprisingly Good | Henschel Hs 123

Today we're exploring the history of the Henschel Hs 123, the last combat biplane to enter service with the German Luftwaffe.

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Recommended reading:

Hofling.R (2005), Henschel Hs 123 - Flugzeug Profile.
Franco.L (2000), Henschel Hs 123 - Perfiles Aeronauticos.
Westwell.I (2004), Condor Legion: The Wehrmacht's Training Ground.
Corum.J (2020), Legion Condor 1936-39: The Luftwaffe develops Blitzkried in the Spanish Civil War.
Smith.J, Antony.L (1972), German Aircraft of the Second World War.
Weal.J (1997) , Eastern Front Schlachtflieger. Wings of Fame, Vol. 7.
Winchester.J (2004), Henschel Hs 123. Aircraft of World War II.


0:00 Intro
1:34 Design Origins
4:48 Prototyping
11:28 Pre-production models
13:47 Service history - Spain
18:08 Service history - China
21:01 Service history - Germany