Stapfer. Perhaps the most formidable combat aircraft of World War II, the twin-engine Me 262 was the world's first jet-powered aircraft to enter frontline service, performing not only as an air superiority fighter but also as a fighter-bomber, trainer, and night fighter for Germany's Luftwaffe. Here, you'll get an up-close look at the groundbreaking aircraft through more than 150 color and B&W photographs of the plane and its systems, engineering drawings, 12 color profiles and more. 80 pages, 11"x 8¼", softcover. #0030211