Messerschmitt Me262B-1a/U1
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As the first operational jet fighter in the world, initial Messerschmitt Me262s combat operations were flown by single seat aircraft, piloted by so...
View full detailsAs the first operational jet fighter in the world, initial Messerschmitt Me262s combat operations were flown by single seat aircraft, piloted by so...
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View full detailsAbout the Aircraft: When the diminutive Messerschmitt Bf109 entered service in February 1935, it was one of the most advanced aircraft in th...
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