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In this gripping episode of pplpod, we dive into the lesser-known history of the Fighter Pilots' Revolt incident of early 1945. As the Third Reich crumbled, a legendary group of Luftwaffe aces—including Adolf Galland, Johannes Steinhoff, and Günther Lützow—dared to confront Reich Marshal Hermann Göring. We explore their desperate demands to save the air war, the fierce debate over the misuse of the Me 262 jet fighter, and the accusations of cowardice that tore the high command apart. Tune in to discover how this insurrection ended in dismissal, exile, and the formation of the elite JV 44 unit.