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The Survivors: Messerschmitt Me 262 – Germany’s Jet Fighter

Luftwaffe Messerschmitt Me 262A-1a (Werk Nummer 501232) "Yellow 5" (3/KG 6) - National Museum of the US Air Force, Dayton Ohio (2009)

The German Luftwaffe Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe (Swallow) was the first operational jet fighter and appeared in air combat towards the end of World War Two. The Me 262 has always been one of my favourite World War Two era aircraft. It wasn’t the best jet to ever grace the skies but I have always… Read More The Survivors: Messerschmitt Me 262 – Germany’s Jet Fighter

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The Survivors: Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet “The Devil’s Sled”

Messerschmitt Me 163B-1a Werknummer 191660 "Yellow 3" - Flying Heritage Collection, Washington 2011

Following Germany’s World War Two defeat in 1945, the victorious Allies were keen to gather up as much of their jet and rocket technology and expertise as they could. These wunderwaffe (“wonder-weapon”) aircraft and rocket designs would go on to heavily influence western and Soviet aviation and rocketry in the coming years of the Cold… Read More The Survivors: Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet “The Devil’s Sled”

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