DORNIER DO 217 UNITS OF WORLD WAR 2: Combat 139

The Do 217 was intended as a replacement bomber for the Do 17 and Do 215. Entering service in 1941, the Do 217 was the Luffwaffe's workhorse bomber over Britain from 1941 through to 1944. The Do 217 saw action on all fronts in a number of roles, including as a nightfighter, strategic bomber, torpedo-bomber and day/night reconnaissance platform. Fully illus.