Tango-Tango was leaving Neuburg AB after the Phlyout. The late afternoon sun produced a little mystic scenery - 63 years after the last 262 left this airbase.
There still remain doubts over the exact identity of this Me 262. Generally referred to as an A-2a, it is more likely to be an A-1a. Therefore the JG 7 markings seem to be more appropriate then when displayed at Cosford. The '2' would suggest III./EJG 2.
that was the first mass-deployable military aircraft with jet-engine.
They see a flyable replica from Messerschmitt Stiftung, powered by two GE J-85 Turbofans, owned by EADS, Manching