9.6K views · 128 reactions | Throwback with the Messerschmitt Me 262, the world’s first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft. It was faster and more heavily armed than any Allied fighter, including the British jet-powered Gloster Meteor. Captured Me 262s were studied and flight-tested by the major powers, and ultimately influenced the designs of post-war aircraft such as the North American F-86 Sabre, MiG-15 and Boeing B-47 Stratojet. | Military Update | Facebook

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

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