HistoryCentral Presents History Run

An interactive journey through American history — from the creators of HistoryCentral’s trusted history apps.

HistoryCentral · Primary Source & History

The Golden Years

Germans Test Jet

The History

1939 Germans Test Jet Aircraft

On August 27th the German aircraft firm Heinkel tested the first jet powered aircraft. The plane, which was named Heinkel HE 178 proved the feasibility of jet aircraft.