Thanks guys, it is really nice to hear you are still flying this remarkable model and are enjoying the repaints.
Somebody asked me whether the Ju-52 is a real German Junkers or a CASA or Amiot (Toucan) license build aircraft. As I though perhaps more people were wondering, I will repeat my answer here:
The Ju-52 in the Royal Military Museum in Brussels is an original German Junkers, build for the Portuguese air force in 1937 where it originally carried the registration 109. The construction number is W Nr 5670 6309. It remained in use at various locations and carrying different registration numbers until 1961. After it operational life it was stored at Alverca Portugal together with other Ju-52s. Somewhere during its life it received the wings from an Norwegian Ju-52.
In 1985 it was acquired by by Sabena Old Timers with the intention to restore it into flying conditions, however the lack of suitable engines and funds delayed the project. When it became clear that the aircraft would need complete new wings the project went into another direction. With the cooperation of the Royal Belgian Air Force the aircraft was restored into static condition for the Brussels museum. Where it arrived in 2001. The aircraft is painted in the colour of a Ju-52 as leaving the production plan in the years thirties.
Whenever you are in Brussels, make sure to visit the museum. The Ju-52 is in absolutely perfect state and next to this aircraft the museum has an extremely interesting collection.
This collection includes several WWI aircraft, some even originals, original Zeppelin parts, a large collection of WWII aircraft, cold war jets and even a M-24W Hind helicopter and a Caravelle airliner. Even when you don't like aircraft the hall in which they are displayed is worth the visit.
Cheers,
Huub
, meanwhile, im off to fly the 52.