Hahnweide Vintage Air Show 2011 - Junkers Ju-52 HB-HOS
Channel: LEJ.approach
Date: 2014-08-31

Surely the vintage aircraft that triggers the most emotions in the German-speaking world: Junkers' Ju-52/3m, much better known as "Tante Ju" (en: "Aunt(ie) Ju") or "Iron Annie". In its early years it was the backbone of civil aviation in many parts of the world and later it was used as a transport aircraft and auxiliary bomber in World War II.
This mixture of roles makes the Ju-52 special, as it is connected to a wide spectrum of memories. From really sad ones, like losing a beloved person in war to nice ones like taking off to one's first flight.

In Germany there's only one Ju-52 in an airworthy condition and I've published some videos of it already. The one shown here is one out of four(!) operated by Swiss airline Ju-Air (ICAO: JUR). It is registered as HB-HOS and whereas the German Ju-52 is now equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines and three-bladed propellers to meet modern noise abatement standards, HB-HOS still has BMW engines and two-bladed propellers, which - to be honest - I prefer.