The Arado Ar 234 Blitz became the world’s first operational jet powered bomber and reconnaissance aircraft during the final phase of World War II. Powered by twin Junkers Jumo 004 turbojets, it was ...
At the dawn of the jet age, one revolutionary aircraft changed aerial warfare forever. We revisit the world’s first operational jet fighter and place it alongside a lesser-known jet that history ...
HATTIESBURG, MS (WDAM) - On this day in history - July 18th, 1942 - The world's first operational jet fighter makes a successful flight. Plans for a fighter to use jet engines had already been in ...