Historical Events tagged with "lübeck"
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German Pilot Defects with Me 262A-1 Jet Fighter
A German pilot defected to the Allies, delivering the Me 262A-1, the world's first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft. This significant event occurred as Allied forces were closing in on Germany, marking a pivotal moment in aviation warfare. The pilot, who sought to escape the declining Third Reich, transitioned from enemy to ally, handing over the advanced technology that could have altered the course of the war. This jet fighter was a technological marvel, illustrating the shift towards jet propulsion in military aircraft just as the war was nearing its end.
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