Guardians of the Reich by Philip West

With a sleek shark-like fuselage, revolutionary swept back wings and Jumo turbine engines, the Messerschmitt Me 262 must have been a sight to see one autumn day in 1944 when seen for the first time. The 262 represented the Luftwaffe’s most potent air weapon during World War 2; however, not enough were produced in time to make a decisive difference in the outcome.