victory at sea kriegsmarine aircraftWith carriers planned but not built, Germanys airpower was limited to launching from airfields far from open water. As such, they were mainly deployed against ships close to mainland Europe. Despite this, the Luftwaffe dive bombers proved devastatingly effective against Allied ships. Focke Wulf FW 200 Condor: The Focke Wulf Fw 200 Condor began its operational life as an airliner and was the first aircraft to fly non stop between Berlin and New York.