me262

The German Jet...

& An U.F.O.

The Messerschmitt Me-262

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During World War II, both the Allies and Germany were experimenting with the new jet engines for powering aircraft. In Germany, the Messerschmitt Me-262 won the development and production funds over competitors like the Heinkel 280. The film from which the animated GIF below was taken, was probably shot during the landing phase of a Luftwaffe combat mission, as there was little fuel for practice flights by this stage of the conflict.

During the airing of a documentary on the Me-262 aircraft, I noticed something flash past in the distance behind the German jet. Upon closer inspection, it resembles nothing this writer is familiar with. The nearest thing this object may resemble from the time period might be the Fiesler Fi-103, commonly known as the V-1 or Buzz Bomb. However, in this case, the Buzz Bomb would have to be flying backwards, which is clearly impossible. I realise that the film quality isn't the best, but it's 60 years old. Look at the animated GIF and decide for yourself what that object passing behing the NAZI jet could be.

Me-262 Jet On Approach For Landing. Note Object Passing Behind. The anomaly pointed out for you.

This is a 300% blow-up of the object. This taken from the frame with the clearest image of the anomaly.

This GIF is composed of clean, unmarked frames for your study. What this object might be eludes this writer. As stated above, the nearest thing to it is the Fiesler-103, better known as the V-1 or Buzz Bomb. The V-1 was known to cruise at speeds in excess of 450mph (750kph), so there is no way this is a Buzz Bomb being PASSED by the Me 262 as it SLOWS for landing. Note landing gear down, and flaps in lowered position. Were a V-1 to fly this slow, it would stall and crash. And of course, there is no question of the Buzz Bomb flying BACKWARDS!

At the end of the day, it's up to YOU to draw your own conclusions.

Revised 2005