Ju52 crash in Switzerland

[HARRY THE MOLE]

When I was 15 (1967), I went on a cycling trip from Manchester to Tidworth army barracks on Salisbury Plain, and when my friend and I were passing Andover airfield we stopped off and had a root around the perimeter - much of which was abandoned. Deep in the undergrowth of what was once the dispersal area, was a derelict Ford tri-motor. I often wonder what became of it.

[Woolgar]

The point of my post is not with regard to the age of the aircraft (or airworthiness), but the rarity of the same.
Now there are only 7 airworthy examples left, only 2 of which have original BMW engines.

To me, it is akin to wearing the tunics/hats/helmet/etc we collect--they are meant for preservation for future generations as historical artifacts.

There are only 2 Lancaster's flying, long may they continue to thrill and educate the world by flying at airshows, wartime events, memorials services... to have their wings clipped would be a tragedy

Nick

[The Devil's Bank]

I "flew" into Duxford many years ago in a Dakota aircraft.

We flew in from East Midlands Airport, part of a day trip from the now defunct "Airshow UK".

It flew nose high and to hear all the creaks and groans of that aircraft, as it was flying, was a joy to behold

I would do it again tommorrow.

But, until we find out what happened with the Ju 52 flight officially, we can't really judge vintage air craft.