Watch WWII Legends Unite as the Me 262 and Two P-51 Mustangs Fly Together at AirVenture 2025

A Rare Meeting in the Sky

At the 2025 EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, spectators witnessed a rare formation flight featuring a Messerschmitt Me 262 jet alongside two North American P-51 Mustangs. The Me 262, a German aircraft from World War II and one of the first operational jet fighters, flew in tight formation with the iconic American propeller-driven Mustangs. For many in the crowd, this aerial reunion between former adversaries was moving and deeply symbolic, reminding everyone how aviation history continues to connect the past to the present.

The performance took place over Wittman Regional Airport during AirVenture, the largest air show and fly-in in the world. The sight of these historically important warbirds sharing the sky highlighted both the contrast in technology and the respectful preservation of aviation heritage.

Engines from Different Worlds

On one side, the Me 262 represented a leap in aviation design with its sleek, swept wings and powerful jet engines. It revolutionized air combat in the final years of the war despite production challenges. On the other, the P-51 Mustang offered unmatched range, agility, and durability for its era, becoming a favorite among Allied pilots. Seeing these aircraft fly together helped onlookers feel the progression of flight through a human lens, not just in specs.

Watching combat veterans and aviation fans share that moment added meaning to the display. The scene brought people together, showing respect for those who built, flew, and maintained these machines. In the skies over Oshkosh, the Me 262 and the Mustangs flew side by side—not as enemies, but as legends reunited in tribute to those who flew for their countries.

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