Messerschmitt Me 262: Arrow to the Future

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The narrative explores the combat history of the Messerschmitt Me 262, highlighting the interplay of strategy, luck, and misjudgments that shaped its legacy. It features firsthand accounts from pilots who flew the aircraft in combat, providing a vivid historical context, alongside perspectives from American pilots who encountered the Me 262. The book also chronicles postwar preservation efforts, including the restoration of a Me 262 for the National Air and Space Museum. Lavishly illustrated, it includes over 100 photographs and technical drawings, enhancing the reader's experience.