Do any Stukas still exist?

Do any Stukas still exist?

Only two intact Stukas remain—one in the Chicago Museum of Industry and the second in the RAF Museum at Hendon. Neither is flyable, though when the 1969 film Battle of Britain was in production, plans were laid to restore the Hendon Ju-87 to flight for use in the movie.

What does the BF in BF 109 stand for?

Bayerische Flugzeugwerke
Originally the aircraft was designated as Bf 109 by the RLM, since the design was submitted by the Bayerische Flugzeugwerke (literally “Bavarian Aircraft Works”, meaning “Bavarian Aircraft Factory”; sometimes abbreviated B.F.W., akin to BMW) during 1935.

Where is the Junkers Ju 88D on display?

DAYTON, Ohio — The Junkers Ju 88D-1/Trop on display in the World War II Gallery at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock) DAYTON, Ohio — Junkers Ju 88D in the World War II Gallery at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Who was the first person to fly a Junkers Ju 88?

The prototype was scheduled to be completed in nine months and the inaugural flight of the Ju 88V1, which bore the civil registration D-AQEN, was flown on December 21, 1936, by Junkers chief test pilot Flugkapitän Kinderman.

What did the Junkers Ju 88 do in World War 2?

The mixed bomber units, including the Ju 88, of Kampfgeschwader 51 (under the command of Luftflotte 3) helped claim between 233 and 248 Allied aircraft on the ground between 10 and 13 May 1940. The Ju 88 was particularly effective at dive-bombing.

Who was the designer of the Junkers Ju 85?

The Ju 85 was a twin-engined bomber aircraft prototype, designed by Junkers in 1935. The Ministry of Aviation requested the aircraft, which differed from the Ju 88 due to the use of a twin fin tail unit. The aircraft was never put into service. Design was initiated by Junkers Chief Designer Ernst Zindel.