The Me 262 was the world's first operational military jet. Hitler believed that it would become Germany's 'miracle weapon' and took a great personal interest in its development. Pilot
The Me 262 was the world's first operational military jet. Hitler believed that it would become Germany's 'miracle weapon' and took a great personal interest in its development. Pilot Mano Ziegler was involved from its inception and contributed to its design and testing.
Could the Me 262 have broken Allied supremacy in the air? Why did it take so long to come into service and why were hundreds of German pilots sacrificed in developing it? Most important of all, why did the Me 262 prove not to be the unparalleled success that Goering claimed it would be and what role did Hitler play in this ultimate failure? These are some of the questions this compelling book answers.
"Written by someone who was closely involved with its design and testing."
Aeroplane Monthly
"A most comprehensive account of the ME 262, from the initial development stages through to its belated entry into service during the final months of 1944."Pegasus Archive
"Hitler's Jet Plane is an absorbing book…All in all, it has to be said what a good book Herr Ziegler wrote. His expertise with the Messerschmitt ME 163 gave him the knowledge to write it."
WW2 Connection
The Me 262 was the world's first operational military jet. Hitler believed that it would become Germany's 'miracle weapon' and took a great personal interest in its development. Pilot Mano Ziegler was involved from its inception and contributed to its design and testing.
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