Tag: bomber
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Junkers Ju 86
Junkers Ju 86 Designed as both a bomber for the Luftwaffe and transport for Luft Hansa, the Junkers Ju 86 first flew on 4 November 1934. Four Ju 86D bombers were sent to Spain during the Civil War, where it was found that the diesel engines could not withstand rough treatment during combat. Although production… Read more
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Junkers Ju 86 in Swedish Service
Junkers Ju 86 in Swedish Service Sweden ordered 40 Junkers Ju 86 bombers which were delivered from 1936 to 1938. They were designated Ju 86K by Junkers and operated as the B3 by the Swedish Air Force (Flygvapnet). SAAB obtained a licence to produce an additional 40 aircraft, of which 16 would be from parts… Read more
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Junkers Ju 86 in Spanish Service
Junkers Ju 86 in Spanish Service The German manned Condor Legion trialed four Junkers Ju 86D-1 bombers in Spain from February 1937. After flying several missions, one was shot down by Republican fighters. A replacement for the lost bomber was sent from Germany. However, two of the Ju 86s were lost in landing accidents resulting… Read more