858K views · 21K reactions | "The Messerschmitt Me 262 — the world’s first operational jet fighter, and a true game-changer in aviation history." #Me262 #JetFighter #AviationHistory #WWIIPlanes #FirstJet #MilitaryFacts #DefenseTech #ModernWarfare #GlobalMilitary #Battlefield #JustFlowTime | Just Flow Time | Facebook

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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

Messerschmitt ME 262 - Breathtaking video of an American B17 bomber crew's first encounter with the Messerschmitt Me 262, the world’s first operational jet powered fighter aircraft. One of the crew's says: What was that? What the hell was that?! It went by like we are standing still! As you can hear the jet turbines sound. The Messerschmitt Me 262 was introduced into service in April of 1944. Soon the American and British military staff learned to fear this new German aircraft. Me 262s were extr

One of the first Allied crews to see a Messerschmitt Me 262 were flying a de Havilland Mosquito on a reconnaissance mission. For airmen used to being the fastest aircraft in the sky, it must have been a shock to watch a jet-powered fighter streak past. Currently at FHCAM, our Mosquito and Me 262 sit facing each other on the hangar floor, giving a nod to this encounter. #FHCAM #WWII #WWIIHistory #Warbirds #History #FighterJet #Luftwaffe #RAF | Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum