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Me 262 explained, how the world’s first operational jet fighter was built, broken, and rushed into war

The Messerschmitt Me 262 introduced jet combat to the world, but unreliable engines, political interference, and rushed tactics limited its impact. From turbojet origins to desperate late-war missions ...
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Jet Combat in WWII: Me 262 vs Gloster Meteor

The debut of jet-powered aircraft in World War II marked a turning point in aviation history. Among the first of their kind, two aircraft emerged as pioneers of the jet age: the German Messerschmitt ...