| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 50043 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Messerschmitt Me-262 Schwalbe |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Messerschmitt Me-262 Schwalbe |
| Aircraft Version: | Messerschmitt Me-262A-1A Schwalbe |
| C/n (msn): | 50043 |
| Operator Titles: | Germany - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Everett - Snohomish County / Paine FieldMap |
| Region / Country: | Washington, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KPAE IATA: PAE Local: PAE Other: - |
| Collection: | Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum - FHCAM |
| Photo Date: | 22 August 2025 |
| Photo by: | Gary Vincent |
| Photo ID: | 844309 |
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First flying on March 14, 1945, this Me-262 Schwalbe was converted to a reconnaissance aircraft with two cameras replacing the four 30 mm cannon in the nose. The aircraft was captured at Lechfeld airfield in Barvaria on April 27, 1945 and later transported to the USA by sea for evaluation. Acquired by the Planes of Fame Museum circa 1955, Paul Allen it added to his collection at the Flying Heritage Museum in 2000. The fighter has undergone extensive restoration including the original Jumo 004B engines with the intention to fly it at least once again. This photo is copyright © Gary Vincent, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 7 September 2025, and has since been viewed 36 times. |