Junkers Ju 52, Aircraft & Legend
Author | : Heinz J. Nowarra |
Publisher | : Haynes Publications |
Total Pages | : 222 |
Release | : 1987-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0854295925 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780854295920 |
Rating | : 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Download or read book Junkers Ju 52, Aircraft & Legend written by Heinz J. Nowarra and published by Haynes Publications. This book was released on 1987-01-01 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The main aspect of this publication is the development and utilization of the Junkers Ju 52. Starting with the single engined Ju 52/1m, Nowarra links to the development of the three engine version and civil utilization first. Large parts of the book are dedicated to the military applications of the Ju 52, starting in the Spanish Civil War, leading to the travelling aircrafts of major Nazi leaders, and finally, the major missions of Ju 52s in WW II, like the Netherlands, Creta, Stalingrad, North Africa, Norway, etc. Also mentioned are the French built Ju 52, which were named AAC 1 Toucan, as well as the Spanish built Casa 352. Finally, Nowarra also mentioned the existing Ju 52 of today, like the Lufthansa D-AQUI or the Swiss Ju52 or JuAIR.