[Seizethecarp]

I had never heard of this jet bomber!

Arado Ar 234

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arado_Ar_234

The most notable use of the Ar 234 in the bomber role was the attempt to destroy the Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen.[7] Between 7 March, when it was captured by the Allies, and 17 March, when it finally collapsed, the bridge was continually attacked by Ar 234s of III/KG 76 carrying 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) bombs. The aircraft continued to fight in a scattered fashion until Germany surrendered on 8 May 1945. Some were shot down in air combat, destroyed by flak, or “bounced” by Allied fighters during takeoff or on the landing approach, as was already happening to Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighters. Most simply sat on the airfields awaiting fuel that never arrived.

[BroJoeK]

Seizethecarp: "I had never heard of this jet bomber! Arado Ar 234"

Nice find. First flew "today", June 15, 1943: