World War II saw the emergence of some groundbreaking jet fighters that revolutionized aerial warfare. The Messerschmitt Me 262 from Nazi Germany was the world’s first operational jet fighter and ...

The Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet was part of Nazi Germany's "Wunderwaffen" or "Wonder Weapon" program, but fizzled out before it made any real impact on the war.

The World War II era saw the development and scaled use of high-impact war planes for the first time, ushering in a new era of warfare.

One of just two Messerschmitt Bf 109 figther planes to have survived from the days of the Spanish Civil War is for sale for $6 million ...

Object Details Manufacturer Messerschmitt A.G. Physical Description Twin engine, single seat, low wing, jet fighter Summary Nicknamed Schwalbe (Swallow), the Messerschmitt Me 262 surpassed the ...

When you think of the Luftwaffe during World War II, you think of the Messerschmitt Bf-109 and not much else. Sure, the Fw-190 is a wonderful second fiddle, but the 109 drove fear into the hearts ...

The wreck of a German World War II plane with the remains of the pilot in the cockpit has been discovered in northern Jutland, Denmark. The plane is thought to be a Messerschmitt.

Bf 109 fighters over the English Channel, 1940. The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the main German fighter of World War II and the most produced fighter of the war.