The first jet? The Italian Caproni Campini in 1940.

The Caproni Campini N.1 (sometimes referred to as the CC.2) was an experimental aircraft built by the Italian aircraft manufacturer Caproni. It was considered the first jet-powered airplane to take flight, before the Heinkel He 178 was made public.It's first flight was in 27 august 1940.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caproni_Campini_N.1

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Permalink Reply by Pablo J. Alvarez on October 12, 2012 at 6:32am

Considering that the main action of a spindle derived four-stroke engine, is not strictly a jet, but the concept is really, principles and ideas. So, if course, is ahead of his time. As you can see here:

http://www.ams.vr.it/PIER/AircWalkAround/Museo%20Vignadivalle/Campi...