Aircraft Review : Messerschmitt 262 A-1a Schwalbe (Swallow) by MLADG    The Messerschmitt 262 Schwalbe (Swallow) was the first operational jet-fighter in history, It was also the first jet-bomber as well, but nothing heavy in 2 × 250 kg (550 lb) bombs or 2 × 500 kg (1,100 lb) loads. Other uses for the Me 262 were for reconnaissance, and even a few experimental night fighter versions. There was no doubt this was an aircraft before its time, as the aircraft itself was a vision of the fut