I would like to mention that I have flown the 262 first in May '43. At this time, the aircraft was completely secret. I first knew of the existence of this aircraft only early in '42 - even in my position. This aircraft didn't have any priority in design or production.

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In this quote, the speaker, who claims to have flown the 262 aircraft in May '43, describes the secrecy and lack of priority surrounding the aircraft's development. The individual highlights that they were only made aware of the existence of the aircraft in early '42, despite holding a position related to its creation. They also mention that at the time of their initial flight, the aircraft had not received significant attention in terms of design or production.

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