104K views · 2.2K reactions | Wow, look at this! The Messerschmitt Me 262, the world’s first jet fighter, blasting into the sky. Faster than anything the Allies had, but Hitler slowed its progress by demanding it be used for ground attack. By 1945, Germany also had the Heinkel 162 Salamander, the rocket-powered Me 163 Comet, and the jet Horton bomber. Imagine if they’d all been unleashed together… #aviation #worldwar2 #militaryhistory #aviationlovers #history | AvPay.aero | Facebook

Developed from a 1938 design by the Messerschmitt company, the Me 262 Schwalbe was the world's first operational turbojet aircraft. First flown under jet power on July 18, 1942, it proved much faster than conventional airplanes. Development problems (particularly its temperamental engines), Allied bombings and cautious Luftwaffe leadership contributed to delays in quantity production. On July 25, 1944, an Me 262 became the first jet airplane used in combat when it attacked a British photo-reconn

A rare Look at the Only Surviving Me 410 in the UK! Explore the rare Messerschmitt Me 410 A-1/U2 — Germany’s fast and heavily armed WWII heavy fighter. Take a detailed look at this unique aircraft, its role in the Luftwaffe, and its complex design in this walkaround perfect for aviation enthusiasts and modellers. Visit the @The Royal Air Force Museum - RAFM, RAF Museum: https://ow.ly/PeP850W3YIr 👈 Watch the full clip here: https://ow.ly/G0eS50W3YIp 👈 #Airfix #MesserschmittMe410 #AviationHistor