In March 1945 the German Me-262 jets attacked a bomber formation over Berlin. This was the first operation use of the new R4M unguided air-to-air rocket. The results were devastating. The jets destroyed 13 bomber for the loss of 2 jets. The Germans rated the rockets combat performance as excellent and outstanding. The war ended prior to the weapons system before its full potential was realized. The video will look at the rockets characteristics, usage, and combat effectiveness. They increased the lethality of the Me-262s by a factor of 3.3.