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Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra
Interestingly, Ju-87R-2 reg.no. A5+HL was abandoned in North Africa and found by British forces in 1941. It was restored in 1974 and is now part of the collection of the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL, USA. Ref. https://aerialvisuals.ca/AirframeDos...hp?Serial=8935 |
Extra (wartime) pics of Ju 87 A5+L:
At the time of its capture in North Africa:
Being prepped for shipment in North Africa:
The Stuka in Canada at some point in front of a typical set of BCATP hangar doors. Note that the propeller blades have been chopped off:
Pictured by Steve Nelson in the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, 2016. Reportedly, much of the original paint and condition (including shrapnel damage) was preserved when it was restored by the EAA.
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