I bet you’ve never seen a Messerschmitt Me 262 landing before! Here’s one coming into land at Oshkosh and just look at what’s lining up on the runway once it’s on the ground. It really is history in the making - a first generation jet fighter landing before a fifth generation steals the show! #messerschmitt #luftwaffe #flugzeug #aviation | AvPay.aero

The first time American bomber crews encountered the German Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter in 1944, they were astounded and terrified by its speed. The Me 262 was approximately 150 miles per hour faster than the fastest Allied fighters, making Allied planes feel almost stationary by comparison. The reaction from pilots and ground troops? A mix of fear, awe, and confusion. This was the moment when the face of aerial warfare changed forever. | History In Pictures

Designed and developed by Messerschmitt starting as Projekt 1065 in 1939, the Me 262 became the world's first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft. It first entered service in 1944, and although its revolutionary design meant it was faster than almost all prop-driven fighter aircraft of the time, its impact was limited due to the relatively low number produced overall and its late entry into the war. Now, the E-flite UMX Me 262 Twin 30mm EDF makes it possible for more RC pilots to own and fl

The incredible Messerschmitt Me 262 walk around and takeoff/landing at The Royal International Air Tattoo with thanks to Flugmuseum Messerschmitt for allowing access to the aircraft. https://www.jetsprops.com/fighters/me-262-the-first-combat-deployed-jet-fighter.html | Jets 'n' Props