Let’s dig into Me-262 history! #me262 #luftwaffe #boneyardsafari #aviationsafari | Boneyard Safari

The first time American bomber crews encountered the German Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter in 1944, they were astounded and terrified by its speed. The Me 262 was approximately 150 miles per hour faster than the fastest Allied fighters, making Allied planes feel almost stationary by comparison. The reaction from pilots and ground troops? A mix of fear, awe, and confusion. This was the moment when the face of aerial warfare changed forever. | History In Pictures

Stormbird!!! The feared ME-262 flies again! WWII Weekend 2025 saw the first airshow debut in 2025 of the Military Aviation Museums Messerschmitt ME-262 replica. May not be an original airframe but this WAS built from original specs and blueprints but with more modern safety features and reliable engines, so it’s essentially a new build 262. So great to see this grace the skies! #wwii #technology #military #history #wow | Ryan Tykosh Photography