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Messerschmitt Willy . 1898--1978, German aeronautical engineer. His military planes figured prominently in World War II, including the Me-262, the first jet fighter How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Germany's fighter force had been decimated by then, but on just about every mission, the bombers were attacked by the new Messerschmitt Me-262, a jet interceptor that was some 100 mph faster than the propeller-driven P-51s. But there is excellent research here, and I was surprised to see just how much action these crews experienced, sometimes maneuvering with Japanese Zeros and German Messerschmitts, and even managing to shoot down some of these interceptors. Reason for Being: Though it has a name like a Messerschmitt jet fighter, Chrysler says it's the ultimate engineering and design statement for the Chrysler brand. |
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