Junkers Ju 287: The World's First Swept-Wing Jet Aircraft

Set during the summer of 1944, the book explores the groundbreaking Ju 287 V1, a prototype four-engine jet bomber that marked a significant advancement in aviation with its forward-swept wings. Through a rich collection of previously unpublished reports, photographs, and drawings, it delves into the aircraft's revolutionary design and its impact on the development of jet technology in the postwar era, influencing both Eastern and Western aviation. This work addresses a crucial gap in the history of early jet aircraft.