The Collings Foundation is proud to announce the addition of the only flying Me 262 in the United States to its collection of aircraft. The Me 262 will be joining The Wings of Freedom Tour with the B-17, B-24 and P-51 in 2011.
Willy Messerschmitt introduced the world to a whole new concept of cutting edge technology through the development of the first operational jet fighter, the Me-262. 60 years after the birth of the Me 262, the influence of this revolutionary jet can still be seen in contemporary aircraft. Swept wings, automatic slats, modular construction are all examples of technology introduced through the Me 262. More than any aircraft of its day, the 262 was a fighter of absolutely unrivalled potential. Full production of the Me 262 did not start until 1944, too late to affect the outcome of the war.
Me 262 Werk Number 501241 was a project that was started by Texas Aircraft Factory Inc. in conjunction with Classic Fighter Industries Inc and completed by the Me 262 Project in Everett, WA. It first flew on December 20th, 2002. It is a Me 262 B-1c which is the 2-seat version of the Me 262. At some point in the future we hope to be offer flight training sessions in the Me 262 at over 100 locations nationwide each year.
The Collings Foundation is proud to announce the addition of the only flying Me 262 in the United States to its collection of aircraft. The Me 262 will be joining The Wings of Freedom Tour with the B-17, B-24 and P-51 in 2011.
