Revolutionary German Fighter Jet Coming to East Texas in 2013

From the March 6, 2013, Tyler Paper.com. Texas by Dayna Worchel.

A German Messerschmidt ME 262, faster than the vaunted P-51 North American Mustang by 120 mph, was produced in only small numbers towards the end of the war.  A total of 1,443 were built, but only about 300 saw action.

Many were destroyed in training accidents or Allied bombing.  Only nine still exist in museums.

The Tyler Pounds Regional Airport will be the first stop on a tour by an exact replica of one on march 15th.

Other World War II aircraft will also be there.

--GreGen