The single-engine Junkers Ju 52 first flew in 1930. Designed and
built by the Junkers Aircraft Company of Dessau, Germany, the Ju 52
was originally intended as a cargo aircraft. An upgraded model, the
Ju 52/3m, was powered by three engines, excelling as an 18-seat
airliner. By the late 1930s, hundreds of the safe and reliable Ju
52/3m were serving with airlines in more than 20 countries,
including the prewar British Airways. It was used as a bomber by
the reestablished Luftwaffe, particularly in the Spanish Civil War.
During the Second World War, the Ju 52/3m was the mainstay of the
Luftwaffe transport squadrons. Affectionately known as Faithful Old
Annie and Iron Annie, the Ju 52/3m was used during the invasions of
Norway, the Low Countries, Crete as well as the resupply of
Stalingrad and Rommel s Africa Corps. In all, more than 5,000 were
built. After the war, production continued in France and Spain.
Amazingly, captured Ju 52/3ms were rebuilt postwar and briefly
operated as airliners on domestic routes in Great Britain! Today,
about 50 Ju 52/3ms survive, with less than ten flying. The Junkers
Ju 52/3m is one of the most significant transport airplanes in the
history of aviation."
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