Jets today fly higher, faster, and farther than ever before. At the end of World War II, Allied pilots were surprised by a new German fighter plane that had no propeller and flew at over 500 miles per hour, flashing through the air with a deep roar. This amazing airplane was a jet-propelled Messerschmitt and marked the beginning of jet aviation.

1. By: Angelys Merizalde

2. Today jets fly through the air better than sound. The Jets fly higher, faster, and farther than ever before. At the end of World War II, Allied pilots were suprby a new German fighter plane. It had no propeller, flew with a deep roar, and flashed through the air at a speed of more than 500 miles (800 kilometers) per hour. This amazing airplane was a jet-propelled Messerschmitt

3. Born December 14, 1911(1911-12-14) Dessau , Germany Died March 13, 1998(1998-03-13) (aged 86) Melbourne, Florida , United Stat es