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Junkers JU-52/53 |
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The Ju 52
tri-motor, like the USAF C-47,
was first built in the 1930s yet remained in service for more than a
quarter century. This transport made its maiden flight in April 1931 and
three years later a heavy bomber version appeared. The latter aircraft
formed the nucleus of the Luftwaffe's infant bomber force in the
mid-1930s and it was used during the Spanish Civil War.
The Ju 52 was obsolete as a bomber by 1939, but because of its
durability, simplicity of design, and handling characteristics it
continued to serve throughout WW II as a versatile workhorse of the
German transport fleet. For a period, Adolph Hitler used a Ju 52 as his
private transport. Ju 52s delivered the attacking forces and their
supplies during the German invasion of Norway, Denmark, France and the
Low Countries in 1940. Almost 500 Ju 52s participated in the historic
airborne assault on the island of Crete in May 1941 and Junkers later
supplied Rommel's armored forces in North Africa. Approximately 30 different countries have flown Ju 52s. |
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Junkers Ju-52
Premier Series. 1/50th scale.
23.5" wingspan x 14.85" long.
No. AERED-AR. Only $219.95 |
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Junkers
Ju-52
Premier Series. Same size as above.
No. AERED-BR. Only $219.95 |
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Junkers
Ju-52
Deluxe Series. 1/52nd sacle.
20.15" wingspan x 15" long.
No. AERED-DX. Only $169.95 |
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Other
Tri-motor Aircraft: Ju-52
Lufthansa |
Fokker
F-VII | Ford Tri-motor |
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