Messerschmidt Me 262 (Crowood Aviation Series)

Too late to change the course of the war, the Me262 was nevertheless a remarkable and very successful aircraft. Here Baker tells the full story, from its tortuous development through to its operational days, including details of its specs, and insight into the men who designed and flew the Me262. An exhaustive study.

The full story of the Me 262, the first jet fighter that would change the face of modern military history. Included here are many insights from the men who designed and flew this plane as well as detailed specifications and historical photographs.