Known as the Sturmvogel “Storm Bird” or Schwalbe “Swallow”, the German Messerschmitt Me 262 revolutionized warfare aviation and wreaked havoc on morale among the Allies during World War II. The very first fighter to use a jet engine, the Me 262 was faster and deadlier than any other fighter, but its mass production was complicated due to metal shortages, design challenges, and interference from the German leader himself. Yet, it was one of the most, if not the most, advanced aircraft used during World War II...

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