PHOTO Captured German Luftwaffe Me - 262 Jet Fighter
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:56250791 | Theme: Militaria |
| Original/Reproduction: Original |
An excellent image of a captured German Me-262 jet fighter ~ I'm not sure where this photo was taken?
This is an older (post WWII) era print ~ nothing printed on the back to denote paper type ~ Measures approx. 3.5" x 5.0" in size
More history on this aircraft in WWII -
The Messerschmitt Me 262, nicknamed Schwalbe (German: "Swallow") in fighter versions, or Sturmvogel (German: "Storm Bird") in fighter-bomber versions, was the world's first operatio...nal jet-powered fighter aircraft. Design work started before World War II began, but problems with engines, metallurgy and top-level interference kept the aircraft from operational status with the Luftwaffe until mid-1944. The Me 262 was faster and more heavily armed than any Allied fighter, including the British jet-powered Gloster Meteor.[5] One of the most advanced aviation designs in operational use during World War II, [6] the Me 262's roles included light bomber, reconnaissance and experimental night fighter versions.Me 262 pilots claimed a total of 542 Allied aircraft shot down, [7] although higher claims are sometimes made.[Note 1] The Allies countered its effectiveness in the air by attacking the aircraft on the ground and during takeoff and landing. Strategic materials shortages and design compromises on the Junkers Jumo 004 axial-flow turbojet engines led to reliability problems. Attacks by Allied forces on fuel supplies during the deteriorating late-war situation also reduced the effectiveness of the aircraft as a fighting force. Armament production within Germany was focused on more easily manufactured aircraft.[9] In the end, the Me 262 had a negligible impact on the course of the war as a result of its late introduction and the consequently small numbers put in operational service.***See my other auctions for more military aviation related photographsfor sale *** ANOTE TO BUYERS:I have begun the process of selling a portion of my own personalcollection of military aviation photographs, which I have amassedover a period of 35+ years of collecting. These photos will rangefrom WWII period original prints, to older post-war produced prints, and some AAF, USN, and USAF historical archival images from the1940's thru the 1970's era. I strive to photograph and describeeverything as clearly and as accurately as possible, (but) Ifyou still have questions as to the exact age of a photo, or any otherquestions about the images you see, then please do ask me before youbid. Bottom line, I want everyone to be happy with whatever they purchasefrom me. I hope you find something that enhances your collection ~thanks for your interest and your business!
This is an older (post WWII) era print ~ nothing printed on the back to denote paper type ~ Measures approx. 3.5" x 5.0" in size
More history on this aircraft in WWII -
The Messerschmitt Me 262, nicknamed Schwalbe (German: "Swallow") in fighter versions, or Sturmvogel (German: "Storm Bird") in fighter-bomber versions, was the world's first operatio...nal jet-powered fighter aircraft. Design work started before World War II began, but problems with engines, metallurgy and top-level interference kept the aircraft from operational status with the Luftwaffe until mid-1944. The Me 262 was faster and more heavily armed than any Allied fighter, including the British jet-powered Gloster Meteor.[5] One of the most advanced aviation designs in operational use during World War II, [6] the Me 262's roles included light bomber, reconnaissance and experimental night fighter versions.Me 262 pilots claimed a total of 542 Allied aircraft shot down, [7] although higher claims are sometimes made.[Note 1] The Allies countered its effectiveness in the air by attacking the aircraft on the ground and during takeoff and landing. Strategic materials shortages and design compromises on the Junkers Jumo 004 axial-flow turbojet engines led to reliability problems. Attacks by Allied forces on fuel supplies during the deteriorating late-war situation also reduced the effectiveness of the aircraft as a fighting force. Armament production within Germany was focused on more easily manufactured aircraft.[9] In the end, the Me 262 had a negligible impact on the course of the war as a result of its late introduction and the consequently small numbers put in operational service.***See my other auctions for more military aviation related photographsfor sale *** ANOTE TO BUYERS:I have begun the process of selling a portion of my own personalcollection of military aviation photographs, which I have amassedover a period of 35+ years of collecting. These photos will rangefrom WWII period original prints, to older post-war produced prints, and some AAF, USN, and USAF historical archival images from the1940's thru the 1970's era. I strive to photograph and describeeverything as clearly and as accurately as possible, (but) Ifyou still have questions as to the exact age of a photo, or any otherquestions about the images you see, then please do ask me before youbid. Bottom line, I want everyone to be happy with whatever they purchasefrom me. I hope you find something that enhances your collection ~thanks for your interest and your business!
