The Ilyushin Il-2 was the single most produced military aircraft ✈️ design in aviation history. But very few Il-2s remain today, and only two are still airworthy. The Soviet plane became iconic during World War II and was nicknamed the Flying Tank. It was an effective air-to-ground weapon that could destroy tanks and fortifications. But in the ☁️ air, it was no match for German fighters. | Sunday Roast