Messerschmitt

American

[mes-er-shmit] / ˈmɛs ərˌʃmɪt /

noun

any of several types of fighter aircraft extensively used by the German air force in World War II, especially the ME-109.

Messerschmitt British

/ ˈmɛsərˌʃmɪt /

noun

Willy (ˈvɪli). 1898–1978, German aeronautical engineer. His military planes figured prominently in World War II, including the Me-262, the first jet fighter

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Etymology

Origin of Messerschmitt

1935–40; named after Willy Messerschmitt (1898–1978), German aircraft designer

Example Sentences

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Spitfire MJ627 first entered service on 25 September 1944 and, just two days later, destroyed Messerschmitt Me 109 over Arnhem.

From BBC

Keith Miller, all-rounder in Don Bradman's Invincibles and a World War II pilot, once said pressure is a Messerschmitt on your tail - "playing cricket is not".

From BBC

In those exchanges over North Africa, Mr. Edwards flew U.S.-built P-40 Kittyhawk fighters, far heavier and slower than the German Messerschmitt Bf 109, which made his achievements all the more remarkable.

From Washington Post

A hangar containing a Messerschmitt?

From Salon

A German airman parachuted out of his Messerschmitt Bf 110 just before it crashed near Floors Farm in Eaglesham.

From BBC

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