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Wilhelm Emil Messerschmitt is the most famous German aircraft designer and manufacturer. Messerschmitt's single most important design was the Bf 109, designed in 1934 which remains the most-produced fighter in history. Another Messerschmitt model, the Me 209, broke the absolute world air-speed record. Messerschmitt AG also produced the first jet-powered aircraft in the world, the Me 262. This Fact File edition includes details on all Messerschmitt aircraft and its variants. Included are all the facts and figures associated with each plane combined with contemporary photographs making this serious reference book. AUTHOR: Manfred Griehl, born in 1952, has numerous publications on aviation. His focus is the transition from piston engine to jet propulsion and in technology and service history of German military aircraft. His previously published books include Focke-Wulf Fw 190 / Ta 152, Heinkel He 111 and Junkers Ju 87 'Stuka'. 115 b/w photos, 14 colour photos and 3 drawings

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Manfred Griehl, born in 1952, has numerous publications on aviation. His focus is the transition from piston engine to jet propulsion and in technology and service history of German military aircraft. His previously published books include Focke-Wulf Fw 190 / Ta 152, Heinkel He 111 and Junkers Ju 87 'Stuka'.

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