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Footage Farm is a historical audio-visual library. The footage in this video constitutes an unedited historical document and has been uploaded for research purposes. Some viewers may find the archive material upsetting. Footage Farm does not condone the views expressed in this video. For broadcast quality material of this clip or to know more about our Public Domain collection, contact us at info@ Footage Farm is a historical audio-visual library. The footage in this video constitutes an unedited historical document and has been uploaded for research purposes. Some viewers may find the archive material upsetting. Footage Farm does not condone the views expressed in this video. For broadcast quality material of this clip or to know more about our Public Domain collection, contact us at info@ [WWII - 1940s, Germany: German Jet Testing] Pilot assisted into plane cockpit. 01:00:57 MLS of Messerschmitt ME-262 Schwalbe (Swallow) jet airplane w/ camouflage paint; people in background. MCU civilian men talking (MOS), smoking & laughing on airfield. 01:02:00 MS of plane, underwing jet engine starting, mechanic adjusting it & another standing on wing talking w/ pilot. Pan plane w/ swastika & PC UC. 01:02:25 Men walking alongside slowly taxiing plane. 01:02:45 Plane beginning takeoff on rainy tarmac. 01:02:56 Officials grouped around plane. MS, pilot on wing of plane; down & talks w/ newsmen (?). 01:03:43 Man on field, ME262 taking off to right, pan following as wheels fold into wing. 01:04:13 People talk on field. MCU. Mechanics working on plane & on jet engine. ECUs. 01:05:03 Plane from above; large glider in background. CU of engine intake. WW2 Captured Enemy Film; WWII German Air Force Research / Testing; Firsts; NOTE: World’s first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft. First flight 18Jul42. Introduction April, 1944. NOTE: In our experience German Nazi era material is considered in the public domain throughout the world. If users feel any further clearances are necessary they are to be their own responsibility.