Willy (ˈvɪli). 1898–1978, German aeronautical engineer. His military planes figured prominently in World War II, including the Me-109 fighter, the Me-262 jet-powered fighter, and the Me-163 rocket-powered fighter
Messerschmitt in American English
(ˈmesərˌʃmɪt)
noun
any of several types of fighter aircraft extensively used by the German air force in World War II, esp. the ME-109
Word origin
[1935–40; named after Willy Messerschmitt (1898–1978), German aircraft designer]This word is first recorded in the period 1935–40. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Arts and Crafts Movement, bingo, complementation, gangbuster, prime mover