Wolfgang Czaia, the Whidbey Island test pilot for the Paine Field-based Me-262 Project, had the rare opportunity to fly the first authentic reproduction of the famous World War II German jet fighter.

The first flyable replica Messerschmidt Me 262 has been damaged in a landing incident at the end of its second test flight. Project engineers are assessing damage caused by the collapse of the left ...

EVERETT -- Some very devoted aviation enthusiasts here are praying for good weather. That's about all that is needed before the much-anticipated first flight of their Messerschmitt Me 262, the German ...