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Junkers was a German aircraft manufacturer during World War II, known for producing the Ju 87 Stuka dive bomber and the Ju 88 twin-engine bomber. The Stuka was famous for its precision bombing and psychological impact, while the Ju 88 was a versatile multi-role aircraft used in various combat roles.

Junkers Ju 88 – German Heavy Fighter

In 1934 the Reichsluftfahrtministerium asked for a new multipurpose aircraft. Henschel, Messerschmitt and Junkers responded and started to …

Posted February 20, 2025 (updated April 21, 2025) by Patrick

Symbol of Nazi Terror: Junkers Ju 87 B-2 “Stuka” – Luftwaffe Dive Bomber and Ground-Attack Aircraft

This Junkers Ju 87 Type B-2 "Stuka" (nr. 5661) wreck of Stuka-Geschwader 77 was salvaged from the bottom …

Posted June 22, 2023 (updated May 5, 2025) by Pascal

Junkers Ju 88 A-5 – Schnellbomber of the Luftwaffe

The twin-engined Junkers Ju 88 was designed as a so-called Schnellbomber (Eng "fast bomber") in the mid 1930s …

Posted February 23, 2023 (updated March 2, 2025) by Pascal

Bastogne Ardennes 44 Museum - Roka Bakelite headlight with nose rest

Roka Bakelite UV headlight with nose rest

The Roka Ultra Violet headlight was built by the Roka compagny around 1943 and was used by the …

Posted October 27, 2022 (updated February 23, 2025) by Patrick

Blohm & Voss BV 246 Hagelkorn – German Guided Glide Bomb

The BV 246, nicknamed Hagelkorn, was a German Guided Glide Bomb developed by the Blohm & Voss company. …

Posted June 15, 2022 (updated February 23, 2025) by Patrick