Another one for those who like to watch birds fly.

Restored ? Me-262 flys at Berlin Air Show

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7620890100890480&q=me262

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-9204328304330343657&q=me262

Wow - what a treat, thanks for posting that!! I did't realize what a graceful bird the 262 was. Is this the only flying one around? I especially liked the second video right close to the end where the Mig 29 is taxiing for it's part in the show. That's what 50 to 60 years of jet aircraft evolution will get you.

nice - thanks


Bob

Bob,

There are some "NEW" ones flying out of Washington State, but I believe this is the only "Restored" one flying.


P.S. - As the narrator mentions the US, this may be one of the "NEW" ones ? The "New" ones are build using original shop drawings from Messerschmidt, and Templates made from existing "static" 262's.

Here's one of the "NEW" one's Tango-Tango
http://www.stormbirds.com/project/gallery/gallery_2005_1.htm

so, let me get this right, that was a genuine ww2 262 restored to flying condition? utterly fantastic! no swasticas i noticed as well. it looked great in the air, hope it comes to england some time

Okay Chuck, I see.... not restored originals but 'reproduced' masterpieces. Still, very nice indeed.

thanks
Bob

according to the speaker in the second video, this is the US made new ones...

Thanks Jan, my German is just not that good anymore, really out of practice, but I thought I caught something like that.

Thanks for that Chuck. What an absolutely fantastic sight that is. Let's just hope the trend of building brand new 'warbirds' continues! There's a few on my wish list that's for sure! Westland Whirlwind anyone?

Harri

New or "Used" it's still awesome to see an Me 262 in flight.

great Video i found it from the stormbirds website www.stormbirds.com

Dude, I just spent an hour on that site. The 262 was way kool.......the other videos were even craizer!!! Dang! There be a bunch'o' idiots out there!

Mike (++) (++)

Arise Sir Chuck, I dubb thee ....Great Video Hunter.

Another cracking find Chuck.

I'm almost sure it is the same 262 featured in Aeroplane magazine Dec. 2005.

Glorious.

And I'll go with jetprovost...with the Whilwind...if only....

Cheers and thanks Chuck...
Peter
:-)

hi guys
the 262 is one of the new builds it was delivered to Manching in Germany a few months ago.It is owned by EADs and based at their Manching facility where the german Typhoons are built.
den

Like the last poster, that was neat!!.. It seems to have taken a long time and length for lift off.