1978 Death Willy Messerschmitt, German aircraft builder, dies at 80 1944 Event 1st jet fighter used in combat, Messerschmitt 262 1944 Event Messerschmitt Me 262 Sturmvogel, 1st jet bomber, makes 1st flight 1942 Event Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe, 1st jet fighter, takes 1st flight 1898 Birthday Willy Messerschmitt, German aircraft designer
