World War II fighting jets

World War II fighting jets1994
About this book
During the desperate closing stages of the Second World War, the Germans brought into action several new aircraft types - the jet-propelled Messerschmitt Me262 Sturmvogel and Arado Ar234 Blitz and the rocket-powered Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet. The British introduced the jet-powered Gloster Meteor and the Japanese the Yokosuka Ohka. This book tells the full story of the development and operational careers of these aircraft.
It also tells the stories of the two American and one German jet aircraft that had entered squadron service and were on the point of going into action when the war ended: the Lockheed P-80A Shooting Star, the Ryan FR 1 Fireball and the Bachem 349 Natter.
Details
- First published
- 1994
- OL Work ID
- OL1808237W
Subjects
Aerial operationsFighter planesHistoryJet planes, MilitaryMilitary Jet planesWorld War, 1939-1945World war, 1939-1945, aerial operationsAeronautics, military