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

The Messerschmitt Me 262 is the first German jet that American pilots saw in 1944. | NextGen PHDefense

The legendary Messerschmitt Me 262 — the world’s first operational jet fighter — in flight over the Hahnweide Oldtimer Fliegertreffen 2025! This short clip captures the unmistakable sound and grace of this historic aircraft as it soars across the sky. A true highlight for aviation fans and warbird enthusiasts! 🎥 Filmed at Hahnweide Airfield (Germany) ✈️ Aircraft: Messerschmitt Me 262 📅 Event: Hahnweide Oldtimer Fliegertreffen 2025 If you enjoy classic aircraft and warbirds, check out my channe

This is the world’s first operational jet fighter, the Messerschmitt Me 262. In 1944 it was years ahead of its time, flying faster than any piston-engine aircraft. Today only a handful still fly worldwide, mostly modern reproductions built to the original design. The big change is the engines. The wartime Jumo 004s were powerful but often failed after just a few hours. Modern examples use reliable jet engines hidden in replica casings, keeping the look and performance without the breakdowns. So

1M views · 548 reactions | Messerschmitt Me 262 walk around at RIAT, RAF Fairford, England. Thanks to Flugmuseum Messerschmitt for access to this incredible aircraft. The Royal International Air Tattoo | World War II Aircraft | Facebook