Heinkel He 219 'Uhu' (Eagle Owl) at the National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution's Udvar-Hazy Center. The He 219 has the distinction of being the first type to enter operational service with an ejection seat, which saved the lives of her pilots on more than one occasion. Intended to do severe damage as an advanced night fighter, the 219 saw some promising sorties as she entered service, but ultimately did not perform as intended and was manufactured in too limited numbers. Flying t

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