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Me-262 Project: Returning First Jet Fighter To The Sky

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  1. PzJgr

    PzJgr Drill Instructor

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    Few aircraft in history have fired the imagination like the Messerschmitt Me 262. Born of the desperate circumstances of war, this masterpiece of technology and innovation forever changed the face of aviation when it first appeared in the skies over Europe in 1944. Considering the short operational life of the aircraft in an already lost cause, the popularity of the Me 262 has endured with surprising fervor. Still, despite the obvious interest, none of these planes have taken to the skies in well over 50 years.
    The few originals (less than 10 worldwide) that still exist are now cloistered in museums, never to fly again. They are so rare and so valuable that to risk them in their natural element is considered by many to be nothing short of foolhardy. None are even close to being in airworthy condition. To see an Me 262 streaking through the sky again would seem to be a daydream … until now!

    Read More with Video!!: http://www.stormbirds.com/project/index.html
     
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    The Collings Foundation is offering "Unusual Attitude / Upset Training Flight" in the "White 1" replica ME 262 for a mere $4,500 for a 40-minute flight (and training!).
     
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    Wow...My one and only tat is a 262...Was only a matter of time, but they've done a great job. Should run Mustangs with them...Interesting that they still have a high landing speed and a long slow down...Fortunately no flame outs...
     
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