The first time American bomber crews encountered the German Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter in 1944, they were astounded and terrified by its speed. The Me 262 was approximately 150 miles per hour faster than the fastest Allied fighters, making Allied planes feel almost stationary by comparison. The reaction from pilots and ground troops? A mix of fear, awe, and confusion. This was the moment when the face of aerial warfare changed forever. | History In Pictures

579K views · 9.4K reactions | "It is the only flying example in the world!" Pilot John Romain MBE shows Luke Tomes a fully restored Bristol Blenheim Mark I at the Battle of Britain Airshow at IWM Duxford. Used as a fighter bomber during the Battle of Britain before later being employed in convoy work, this Bristol Blenheim remains the only aircraft of its kind in the world... and it can fly! To see it in action, watch the full video  https://youtu.be/MP-A85XRR28 | History Hit | Facebook

56K views · 1.3K reactions | Kenny McSpadden taking off with his CARF-Models F4U Corsair with Moki250. #CarfModels #wwiiaviation #navy #ww2 #wwiiplanes #rcplane #rc #fighter #bomber #aviation #aviationlovers #aviationphotography #aviationgeek #aviationlife #RC #ww2aviation | RC Squadron | Facebook