Welcome

To the official internet website of the world's first jet pilot, Flight Captain Erich Warsitz, who set two milestones in aviation history at the controls of the first liquid-fuel rocket aircraft, the Heinkel He 176, and the world's first jet aircraft, the Heinkel He 178. Learn more...


Postal Stamp		Footage
In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the first flight of an Heinkel He 112 with auxiliary rocket motor, the German Post Office issued a commemorative stamp to honour Erich Warsitz' memory for his magnific flying achievements. Special stamp...		Have a look at some very rare and original film footage, such as the world's first jet flight with the Heinkel He 178, as well as early experiments with Wernher von Braun's or Hellmuth Walter's rocket engines (Heinkel He 111 & He 112), and much more. You will find them on this site!

Literature

Book Tip: Lutz Warsitz has recalled the many conversations he had with his father in a gripping book of great historical value, in which Erich Warsitz recounts in the original aviator's jargon the exciting story of the He 176 and He 178 development. It is a fascinating narrative that tells of the birth of the jet age and flight as we know it today. Translated by Geoffrey Brooks and published by Pen & Sword Books

Documentary

World Premiere
Recently a documentary featuring Flight Captain Erich Warsitz and the legendary Heinkel He 176 has been produced. Entitled ROCKETMEN, it has been published by Aero Cinema