The Messerschmitt 262 takes its place in history as the world's first turbojet powered combat aircraft.

Messerschmitt Me 262 covers the aeroplane's development in 1938 and operational use in 1944. Personalities and events surrounding the story are covered including a listing of all sub-types and surviving airframes. Fully illustrated with rare archive photographs and Messerschmitt factory drawings showing proposed versions, this is a fascinating account of an important aeroplane.