Facts and Stories from WWII That We Won’t Find in History Books

Constructed with meticulous care, these aircraft were too delicate for conventional transport methods. The absence of a nearby railhead and the planes’ fragility meant that trucks were not a viable option for moving them from the factory to the airstrip.

Instead, a traditional and remarkably efficient method was employed: oxen were used to transport these cutting-edge machines the 50 miles to the nearest runway. This labor-intensive process highlighted the resourcefulness required in wartime conditions and the unique juxtaposition of advancing technology with traditional means of transport.